Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
This hearty beef bourguignon is cooked in your Instant Pot, so you can enjoy all those delicious, French-inspired flavours in a fraction of the time.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories320
- Carbs26g
- Protein37g
- Fat6g
- Saturates1.9g
- Sugars13g
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This classic recipe is one of those dishes that can seem tricky and time consuming to make. Our simple, low calorie version packs in all the French-inspired flavours that you’d expect, using hearty ingredients and a fuss-free method.
This Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon is on the table in just over an hour, so it’s sure to be your new go-to midweek meal. The flavours are rich and comforting, and it’s packed with tender beef chunks and plenty of veggies.
To keep our Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon slimming friendly and flavourful we’ve left out the red wine and instead added some red wine stock pots. These are so handy for bringing in those robust flavours, without ramping up the calories. Of course, if you’re not counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers, you might prefer to leave out the red wine stock pots and add a glass of the real stuff instead.
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, we also have an oven method for this recipe, as well as a slow cooker method for when you want dinner ready as soon as you step through the door.
What diets is this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon suitable for?
This Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon recipe can be enjoyed on a dairy free diet. It can be made suitable for gluten free diets as long as you use a gluten free beef stock cube and use Henderson’s Relish instead of Worcestershire sauce.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon?
You’ll need some red wine stock pots which should be available in your usual supermarket. These are little pots of concentrated, de-alcoholised red wine that add full, fruity flavour to your cooking. They can typically be found in the cooking ingredients aisle, near to the stock cubes.
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You can also purchase red wine stock pots online from Amazon.
You’ll also need an Instant Pot. This one comes with multiple functions including air fryer and slow cooker settings.
How many calories are in this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon?
There are 320 calories per portion in this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Spray the Instant pot inner pot with low calorie cooking spray. Sauté the beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring to seal and brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Spray the pot again and add the bacon, scraping up any meaty bits from the bottom of the pot and stir in. Sauté for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring, until cooked and lightly browned. Transfer the bacon to the plate with the beef and set aside.
Step 2
Spray the pot again if needed and add the onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until they soften and turn golden; again scraping up any meaty bits and stirring in. Add the garlic and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the carrots and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring, to lightly brown. Add the beef and the bacon back into the pot.
Step 4
In a measuring jug, mix the hot stock, red wine stock pots, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme and bay leaves. Stir until the stock pots have dissolved. Pour into the pot and stir into the beef and vegetables.
Step 5
Close the lid on the Instant Pot and lock. Turn the valve to ‘sealing’. Set to pressure cook, high, and set the timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes cooking, release the pressure using the quick release function.
Step 6
Remove the lid and add the cornflour and water mixture and stir in evenly. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the gravy is thickened and glossy. Season to taste if needed.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed vegetables or other accompaniments of your choice.
What could I serve with this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon?
This Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon is delicious served with some simple steamed veggies, but we also think it pairs really well with almost any potato dish. From fluffy mash to crispy potatoes, you can’t go wrong with any of these side dishes:
How do you know when Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon is cooked?
You need to let this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon cook for 30 minutes once all the ingredients have been added. You’ll know it’s ready when the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced to a thick, rich gravy.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat this Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon within 4 hours.
You can allow any leftovers to cool and then store them in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon?
YES you can freeze this recipe! If you do, just remember to do the following:
- Allow it to cool and then freeze as soon as it is cold enough.
- Place in a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Add a label with the recipe name and what date you froze it.
How do I reheat Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. Alternatively, transfer the Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon into a saucepan and reheat on the hob until it is piping hot all the way through.
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat following the instructions above.
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Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
This hearty beef bourguignon is cooked in your Instant Pot, so you can enjoy all those delicious, French-inspired flavours in a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
55 MINS
- KCals 320
- Carbs 26G
Instructions
- Spray the Instant pot inner pot with low calorie cooking spray. Sauté the beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring to seal and brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate. Spray the pot again and add the bacon, scraping up any meaty bits from the bottom of the pot and stir in. Sauté for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring, until cooked and lightly browned. Transfer the bacon to the plate with the beef and set aside.
- Spray the pot again if needed and add the onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until they soften and turn golden; again scraping up any meaty bits and stirring in. Add the garlic and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Add the carrots and mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring, to lightly brown. Add the beef and the bacon back into the pot.
- In a measuring jug, mix the hot stock, red wine stock pots, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme and bay leaves. Stir until the stock pots have dissolved. Pour into the pot and stir into the beef and vegetables.
- Close the lid on the Instant Pot and lock. Turn the valve to 'sealing'. Set to pressure cook, high, and set the timer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes cooking, release the pressure using the quick release function.
- Remove the lid and add the cornflour and water mixture and stir in evenly. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the gravy is thickened and glossy. Season to taste if needed.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed vegetables or other accompaniment of your choice.
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