Instant Pot Pork Stew
Pork stew is delicious but one made in the Instant Pot is also quick and easy!
Servings 6
Calories 142kcal
Ingredients
- 4 center cut pork chops can use pork steaks as well, but remove bone, cut into bite size pieces and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to your liking
- ½ onion diced
- 2 – 3 carrots sliced ¼” thick
- 1.5 lb potatoes cut into large bite size chunks, unpeeled for more nutrition, but optional
- 2 – 3 stalks celery sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 pckt gravy mix see notes for substitutions
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add oil to Instant Pot and press "Saute".
- Drop in the seasoned pork and allow to cook until you have a good sear on all sides. Stir continuously.
- After searing the meat, put in the chopped carrots, celery and onion. Saute for a few minutes until brightly colored and they are beginning to soften.
- Add the potatoes, mushrooms, spices and shake in the gravy mix over the top.
- Pour in the chicken stock
- Place on the Instant Pot lid, and put the toggle switch into the “sealing” position
- Press “manual” button and set it for 20 - 25 minutes.
- When cooking time is up, do a quick release until the pin drops and all the pressure is released from inside the pot.
- Remove the lid and give it a good stir.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Want it thicker?
If you find the liquid is not thick enough for your liking, simply press the saute button and add a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water. Mix and pour into the stew - stir to thicken.Paleo & Keto Option
Leave out potatoes for paleo and keto diets. Other vegetables to add in place of the potatoes are:- winter squash
- cauliflower
- celeriac
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- dash white pepper
- salt/pepper - to taste
- 2 teaspoon Herbes de Province