Instant Pot Beef Curry with Coconut Milk | Kerala Beef Stew

Step 1

Select the Saute function. Add oil to Instant Pot and working in batches, sear beef until browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn. Turn off Instant Pot if it gets too hot. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 2

Turn Instant Pot off and add onions, garlic, ginger, jalapenos and stir well.

Step 3

Select Saute again and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of broth to deglaze Instant Pot, scraping up all the brown bits.

Step 4

Saute onion mixture till golden brown, stirring often. This will take about 5 minutes. If the mixture sticks to the bottom, add a tablespoon or two of broth.

Step 5

Add reserved beef, salt, black pepper, turmeric, A-1 steak sauce and saute briefly to coat the beef with spices.

Step 6

Add broth and stir.

Step 7

Close Instant Pot Lid and pressure cook on HIgh Pressure for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Do a quick release of pressure (QR) and open the lid.  [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]

Step 9

Add potatoes and carrots to Instant Pot and close the lid again.

Step 10

Pressure cook for 3 minutes on high pressure and do a quick release of pressure (QR).

Step 11

Add coconut milk to the Instant Pot beef curry and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt to taste.

Step 12

Select Saute mode and heat through.

Step 13

Turn off Instant Pot, sprinkle beef curry with cilantro and stir.  Serve with crusty bread, naan or over rice.