Instant Pot Caribbean-Spiced Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A hearty beef stew infused with Caribbean spices and tender root vegetables, cooked quickly in the Instant Pot for a rich, comforting meal. This Caribbean beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, and onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes, working in batches if needed. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 small finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot along with 3 cups beef broth, 2 chopped carrots, 1 cubed large sweet potato, and 3 sprigs fresh thyme. Secure the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
5. Step 5: When cooking completes, carefully release pressure manually. Remove thyme sprigs and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors before serving.