Ninja Foodi Beef Stew Recipe
Easy Ninja Foodi Beef Stew Recipe packed with beef chuck, potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, and warming spices.
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi (with pressure lid)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef chuck cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- Carrots – 4 medium sliced into chunks
- 4 medium Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks Celery sliced
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoons Salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup frozen peas stir in at the end
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce for deeper umami
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for warmth
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Beef for Flavor
- Set your Ninja Foodi to Sauté (High) and add olive oil. Brown the beef in batches until deeply golden. This step builds flavor—don’t rush it.
Step 2: Build the Aromatic Base
- Add onion and cook until soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, letting it cook briefly until rich and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Add Vegetables and Liquid
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and scrape up any browned bits.
Step 4: Pressure Cook to Tender Perfection
- Close the pressure lid, set valve to seal, and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Step 5: Taste and Finish
- Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in peas if using, and let them warm through.