Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew Recipe – The Dinner Bite

This is the sole recipe you will require for creating this soothing and robust instant pot Guinness beef stew. Bold assertion, I acknowledge, but it’s the reality! Why spend hours preparing this tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef stew in a slow cooker when it can be done in an instant pot in half the time?

The richness of flavor from the gravy, courtesy of the Guinness beer, is extraordinary; soak it up with some freshly baked Irish soda bread or serve it over fluffy mashed potatoes! If these are the sole dishes you prepare for St. Patrick’s Day, you’re all set; the entire family will appreciate it.

Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe

Who said you have to wait an entire year to create this Irish beef and Guinness stew? This beef stew recipe isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day; it’s ideal throughout the year, especially on chilly winter evenings and for dinners in general.

As much as I would like to assert that this recipe represents the traditional Irish beef stew, I can’t, since the classic Irish stew typically uses lamb; aside from that, every aspect of my recipe is spot on. I crafted this instant pot recipe in two phases to ensure the vegetables don’t turn mushy. Allow me to share why we adore this instant pot Guinness beef stew recipe.

Related recipe: corned beef hash and egg

Why This Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew Recipe Is So Exceptional

• This is a simple dump-and-go recipe; the only task here is browning the beef chunks. You can choose to sear just one side to speed things up, or skip this step entirely.
• No need to monitor this substantial Irish beef stew continuously. It’s straightforward, quick, and reliable. Scout’s honor, this is one of the finest comfort foods you can prepare in your electric pressure cooker.
• The beef is so tender that you’d believe it has been simmering on the stovetop or slow cooking in a crockpot for hours.
• The addition of Guinness beer gives the gravy a remarkable depth of flavor and it tastes absolutely delightful. You can be certain that everyone in the family will love this, especially when paired with some fresh crusty bread like Irish soda bread (recipe coming soon).
• You only require a handful of essential kitchen ingredients to prepare this recipe.

Ingredients

Beef chucks: I find store-bought pre-cut stew beef too small. I prefer using a roasting beef joint for this recipe so I can slice it to my preferred sizes, producing the best tender, flavorful melt-in-the-mouth meat.

Onions

Garlic cloves

Vegetable oil: substitute with olive oil.

Bacon: I used pancetta.

Celery

Potatoes

Carrots

Chicken stock: you may also use beef stock.

Guinness beer

Fresh thyme

Worcestershire sauce

Tomato puree

Salt and ground black pepper

Bay leaves

Cornflour slurry or flour.

How To Prepare The Best Instant Pot Guinness And Beef Stew

This recipe involves two stages: first, you pressure cook the beef, and then add the potatoes and carrots at a later stage to prevent them from becoming mushy. The stages are: sauté beef – pressure cook beef – add veggies – enjoy.

Stage 1

Season the stew beef with salt and ground pepper and blend well.

Activate your instant pot and select the sauté function, add vegetable oil, and heat until hot. Add the beef chunks and brown them in batches. Remove and place aside on a plate.

Next, add chopped onions, garlic, and pancetta (if using) and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent; in the process, scrape the browned bits attached to the bottom of the pot. Then incorporate the celery and continue to sauté for another minute.

Follow with the browned beef chunks and mix to combine. Pour in the tomato and Guinness beer, Worcestershire sauce, and stir until well combined. Add chicken stock and give it a final stir. Introduce bay leaves and a few sprigs of thyme into the pot.

Securely close the instant pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the manual or pressure cook function and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.

Stage 2

Open the pressure cooker, stir the beef stew, and add the chopped carrots and potatoes. Securely cover the instant pot for the second time, setting the valve to the sealing position, and cook on manual or high pressure for 2 minutes. After the cooking cycle finishes, allow for natural pressure release for 5 minutes before quickly releasing any remaining pressure.

Remove the thyme sprigs and gently mix to combine, taking care not to break up the potatoes. Check the stew’s thickness; if it meets your preference, serve it as is, or thicken it with cornflour slurry or flour. Use the sauté function for this part. Serve warm alongside a fresh loaf of bread, dinner rolls, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

What Is The Best Beef For Stew?

The straightforward answer is to select an affordable cut of beef composed of lean muscles. Here in the UK, I usually purchase from butchers or supermarkets. I opted for a chuck roasting joint as it’s excellent for slow cooking. This type of beef cut should not become tough after extended cooking.

steak or top rump.

Optimal Potato For Soup And Stew

Any variety of potatoes that typically maintain their shape when prepared are excellent for stews or soups. You can select from Desiree, baby spuds, Maris piper (a versatile potato favored in the UK), rooster, king Edward, Yukon gold, and similar options.

How to Preserve

This dish remains fresh for up to 7 days in the refrigerator at the appropriate temperature within a sealed container.

Beef stew also freezes excellently. Allow it to cool completely, then divide into airtight containers or Ziploc freezer bags and keep for up to 3 months.

Suggestions

• Dice the potatoes and carrots into large pieces so they won’t easily disintegrate or become mushy in the stew.
• Incorporate mushrooms for added flavor. You may also include frozen peas in this recipe—just ensure they are added to the stew when it’s cooked, leaving them for a few minutes, and they will be ready to serve.

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