Instant Pot Brazilian Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A rich and tender beef stew infused with traditional Brazilian spices and hearty root vegetables, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes, working in batches if needed. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return the beef to the pot along with 3 sliced carrots, 2 cubed sweet potatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 3 cups beef broth, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on 'Manual' high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving this hearty, flavorful stew hot.