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This Instant Pot Irish stew has tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and a delicious traditional Guinness sauce. You will love this simple stew recipe! It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion where you want a comforting beef stew recipe. The electric pressure cooker makes this authentic recipe so easy to make. 
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Instant Pot Irish Stew

This Instant Pot Irish stew has a rich and hearty Guinness sauce, melt-in-your-mouth meat, and tender carrots and potatoes. This tasty beef stew has that slow-cooked taste with a fraction of the time and effort!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Inactive time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: Instant Pot Irish stew
Servings: 6
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stewing cubes
  • Flour for dredging
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound potatoes (I used Yukon Gold) diced
  • 2 large carrots chopped or sliced
  • 3 sticks celery chopped
  • 1 (11 fluid ounce) bottle Guinness beer
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Sprinkle your beef with salt & pepper and dredge each piece in flour. 
  • Heat the oil in your Instant Pot on the "sauté" function. When hot, add the beef. I do 2 batches and brown each batch for about 5 minutes total (I use tongs to ensure all sides of the beef get browned). You may need to add more oil in the second batch.
  • Once the second batch of beef has browned, take it out of the Instant Pot. Add the onions in and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add the Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the Instant Pot. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits into the sauce.
  • Add the meat back in, along with the potatoes, celery, and carrots. Close the lid and make sure the valve is on "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. 
  • You can let the pressure naturally release once the countdown has finished, but you can also do a quick release if you're in a hurry (I did). 
  • Season stew with extra salt & pepper if needed. Serve immediately. It also freezes well and makes great leftovers too. 

Notes

  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3410IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg