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Pot Irish Stew

Cozy Instant Pot Irish Stew that Melts in Your Mouth

This Pot Irish Stew is a hearty, comforting dish, perfectly quick to make and filled with rich flavors and tender ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef Stewing Cubes Choose well-marbled cuts for maximum flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Flour for Dredging Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 1 pound Potatoes, diced Yukon Gold preferred.
  • 2 large Carrots, chopped or sliced Can substitute with other root vegetables.
  • 3 sticks Celery, chopped Optional, but recommended for balance.
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil is a fine substitute.
  • 1 bottle Guinness Beer Can replace with beef broth for non-alcoholic version.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can serve as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used in place if desired.
Seasonings
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the beef stewing cubes generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté function.
Cooking
  1. Add olive oil, heat for about 1 minute, then add floured beef in batches, searing for 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Remove the browned beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Pour in the Guinness beer and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot, add diced potatoes, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Stir gently.
  6. Close the lid, ensuring the valve is set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
  7. Carefully release pressure after cooking and stir the stew. Adjust with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot, preferably with crusty sourdough bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This stew is freezer-friendly and can be stored for 3-4 days in the fridge. Thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen.

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