Instant Pot Pakistani Beef Stew (Curry)

Name: Instant Pot Pakistani Beef Stew (Curry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into 1 to 2 inch cubes); 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1 large yellow onion (chopped or sliced (1 large = 2 small onions)); ¼ cup neutral oil; 6 garlic cloves ((leave whole)); 8 dried button red chili peppers (if using regular dried chilies, use less); 2 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp whole cloves; 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1- inch cinnamon stick; 2 whole green cardamom pods; 1-2 whole black cardamom pods; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 - 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (Note 1); 1- inch ginger (crushed); 2 tbsp whole raw almonds; 1 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This Instant Pot Pakistani Beef Curry, or stew, is an easy recipe in which boneless beef stew meat is cooked alongside yogurt and whole spices. Also called Istu, or Ishto, this is a deeply flavorful yet healthy, dump-and-go Instant Pot beef recipe.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:06:55 GMT