Easy Instant Pot Beef Curry

Easy, hearty, and full of flavor—this Instant Pot beef curry is a low-effort one-pot meal made with tender beef, coconut milk, and simple spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Southeast Asian

Keyword Beef, Curry, Instant Pot

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Natural Release 10

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 527kcal

Prep the vegetables, aromatics and beef:
- Cut the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Make a paste with the garlic, ginger and jalapeño by either pounding, mashing, grating or finely dicing.
- Cube the beef if not already cubed.
Brown the beef: Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add oil, then add ¼ to ⅓ of the beef and sauté until it gets a bit of browning (about 5 minutes) - if all the beef is added it will crowd the pan and steam instead of browning.
Sauté aromatics: Add the aromatics garlic, grated ginger, and chopped jalapeño for 2–3 minutes.
Add vegetables, spices and liquids: Add the spices as well as the chopped potatoes and carrots. Stir in bouillon, coconut milk, and 1.5 cups water.
Pressure cook: Seal lid and set to High Pressure for 35 minutes.
Release: Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Finish and serve: Squeeze in the juice of one lime. Stir well. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.