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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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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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