Instant Pot Taiwanese-Style Beef Stew with Star Anise

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A rich and aromatic beef stew made in the Instant Pot, combining tender beef with fragrant star anise, ginger, and soy-free Whole30 compliant seasoning. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes, avocado oil, fresh ginger, sliced thin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced thin
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 star anise pods
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 3 cups beef broth, Whole30 compliant
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press the 'Sauté' setting on the Instant Pot and heat 2 tbsp avocado oil. Add 2 lbs beef brisket cubes and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 2 inches sliced fresh ginger and 5 smashed garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return the browned beef to the pot along with 3 chopped carrots, 1 medium peeled daikon radish cut into chunks, 3 star anise pods, 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 3 cups beef broth, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Pressure Cook' on high for 40 minutes. Once done, allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
5. Step 5: Remove star anise pods, garnish with 2 chopped green onions, and serve hot.