Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie Recipe Favorite Family Recipes

Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie

Growing up, pot pies were absolutely one of my favorite meals. I loved getting my own cute little dinner pie all to myself. It just made me feel special. Once I got older I realized how time-intensive homemade pot pies are and I started looking for shortcuts. Making pot pies with a puff pastry crust is a game changer. That right there makes it 20 times easier. Then making the filling in the Instant Pot adds an entirely new level of simplicity. You can do it all in one pot in less than an hour! And actually have tender beef! So if you are a pot pie lover but not a “spend-6-hours-on-dinner” lover, this recipe is for you.

Suggestions and Tips for Instant Pot Beef Pot Pies

Traditional beef pot pie recipes usually consist of onion, celery, and carrots. I added peas and potatoes to this recipe and you could toss in green beans, corn, whatever you like!This recipe is perfect for for individual pot pies but you can absolutely make it into one big pot pie. Put all the ingredients in a deep pie dish and place an entire puff pastry over the top. If you do this, you may want to increase your baking time by 5 minutes or so. The advantage of having one big pot pie is that will be easier to prepare. I like making individual pot pies because, in my opinion, it’s just more fun to have your own little pot pie!Because beef pot pie has everything you need for a well-rounded meal there really is no need for a side. The pot pie itself has protein, vegetables, and a good amount of carbs. It’s a great all-in-one dish! If you feel you must include a side, you can never go wrong with a simple green salad.You can thicken the pot pie sauce either by using cornstarch or mixing a roux with butter and flour. Just make sure to remove the broth from the pressure cooker and place in a glass measuring cup.That way you can create the roux in the Instant Pot and add the broth to thin.Try our delicious Easy Turkey Pot Pie or this super easy and yummy Chicken Pot Pie Crumble recipes if you love a good pot pie!

How to Freeze Instant Pot Beef Pot Pies

There are actually several different ways you can freeze pot pies. You can prep now, freeze and assemble later. Prepare the filling completely then freeze in freezer-safe bags. When you’re ready, just thaw and assemble and bake as directed in the recipe card below. Or you can prepare the pot pies, bake, then freeze. When doing it this way, just be sure the pot pie is completely cooled before freezing. When ready to freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and also place in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to re-heat just heat the oven to 375 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes. I like this way because it is just easier to pull one out at a time for a quick meal for one. Both ways work great, so just go with what works best for you! Read Next: 27 BEST Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie Recipe Favorite Family Recipes