Best Instant Pot Irish Stew With Guinness

Experience the rich flavors of Ireland in minutes with our Instant Pot Irish Stew! This quick and easy recipe combines tender meat, hearty veggies, and Guinness for a delightful twist on a classic favorite. If you love classic beef stew then you're going to love this Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew recipe! It tastes fantastic!

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📋 Ingredients

• Canola or Olive Oil: Locks in flavors and creates a delicious caramelization.
• Beef Stew Meat: Cut into bite-sized pieces, it cooks evenly and absorbs the flavors well.
• Salt and Pepper: Enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
• Dried Parsley Flakes: Add an earthy, slightly bitter flavor to the stew.
• Onion and Garlic: Form the flavor base of the stew and give it depth.
• Beef Stock: For added flavor and taste.
• Irish Guinness: Adds the flavor and taste to this delicious Irish stew.
• Baby Carrots and Potatoes: Add a hearty, comforting element to the stew.
• Worcestershire Sauce (Optional): Adds a tangy, umami flavor to the hearty stew, enhancing its complexity.
• Cornstarch mixed with Cold Water: Thickens the stew, giving it a more substantial texture.

🔀 Substitutions & Variations

• Lamb and Root Vegetable Guinness Stew: Substitute the beef for lamb stew meat and add root vegetables like parsnips and carrots for a hearty twist.
• Tomato-Based Guinness Beef Stew: Add tomato paste to your stew for added depth and richness that complements the Guinness perfectly.
• Guinness Lamb Stew with Tomato Sauce: Use lamb stew meat and swap out the traditional broth for a robust tomato sauce. This creates a tangy flavor that pairs well with the lamb and Guinness.

🔪How to Make Instant Pot Irish Stew?

1. Step 1: Saute the beef in oil until you feel you have the right consistency in your meat. Remove the finished Sautéed beef from the Instant Pot's inner pot and set aside in a small bowl.

2. Step 2: Add a small amount of beef broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon. Deglazing with help prevent the Instant Pot Burn Notice.

3. Step 3: Add the beef broth and Guinness to your Instant Pot and return the sautéed beef to the pot. Add the onions, carrots and potatoes to your Instant Pot. Add the salt, pepper, minced garlic and Worchestershire sauce. Pressure cook your beef stew for 35 minutes on high pressure.

4. Step 4: Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes. Then move the valve to open to allow the remaining pressure. Serve your delicious beef stew hot and garnish with fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh parsley.

Instant Pot Irish Stew

Angela Milnes

Warm up with the hearty flavors of the Best Instant Pot Irish Stew with Guinness! Tender beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmer together in a rich, savory broth infused with the deep, malty taste of Guinness. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner or to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Irish

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
• ▢ 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat cut into bite-sized pieces
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
• ▢ 1 Small Onion diced
• ▢ 2 cups Beef Broth
• ▢ 4 cloves Garlic minced
• ▢ 1 pound Baby Carrots
• ▢ 6 Medium Potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
• ▢ 2 Cups Guinness Beer

Instructions

 

• Saute the beef in oil until you feel you have the right consistency in your meat.
• Remove the finished Sautéed beef from the Instant Pot's inner pot and set aside in a small bowl.
• Add a small amount of beef broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon.
• You want to make sure you don’t miss out on any flavour that has been stuck to the bottom of your pot and deglazing with help prevent the Instant Pot burn notice.
• Add the beef broth and Guinness to your Instant Pot and return the sautéed beef to the pot.
• Add the onions, carrots and potatoes to your Instant Pot. We used baby carrots in this Instant Pot beef stew but you can use any carrots you have on hand.
• Add the salt, pepper and minced garlic to the Instant Pot. add any other vegetables to suit your taste. If choosing to add Worcestershire sauce, now would be the time to add it.
• Close the Instant Pot lid and set the timer to pressure cook your beef stew for 35 minutes on high pressure.
• Be sure to turn off the Keep warm button as you don’t want the pan to boil dry. Once the display says ‘END”.
• Allow the Instant Pot to perform a natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes. Then move the valve to open to allow the remaining pressure to release quickly (QPR).
• Serve your delicious beef stew hot and garnish with fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Searing your meat: For a deep, rich flavor in your Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew, make sure to sear your meat on all sides before pressure cooking.

Deglaze the pot: After searing, deglaze your Instant Pot with a bit of Guinness. This not only adds flavor but also helps loosen any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot, preventing a burn warning.

Use fresh herbs: Adding fresh herbs like rosemary or fresh thyme at the end of cooking can really elevate the flavors of your stew, giving it a fresh and aromatic finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1221mgPotassium: 1009mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10427IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 4mg

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