Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew (Hearty Irish Recipe)
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Hearty Irish Beef Guinness Stew
If you love a rich and comforting stew, this Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew is the recipe to keep on hand. Made with tender beef, vegetables and the bold flavor of Guinness beer, it is a one pot meal that saves time and dishes. Perfect for chilly nights or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One Pot Convenience: Everything cooks in the Instant Pot, making cleanup simple.
- Rich Flavor: Guinness beer adds depth and a signature Irish taste.
- Comfort Food Classic: Perfect for cold weather or festive gatherings.
- Quick Cooking: Pressure cooking tenderizes beef faster than stovetop methods.
- Family Friendly: Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Olive oil
- Stew beef, cut into chunks
- Flour mixed with pepper (for dredging)
- Guinness beer
- Onion, chopped
- Celery, chopped
- Carrots, sliced
- Minced garlic
- Tomato paste
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Bay leaves
- Beef stock
- Yukon potatoes, cubed
How to Make Guinness Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
- Remove bay leaves, stir, and serve hot.
- Dredge beef in flour and pepper.
- Sear beef in olive oil using the sauté function.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, mustard, and sugar.
- Pour in Guinness beer and beef stock. Add bay leaves and potatoes.
- Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Alternatives for Irish Stew
- Different Cuts of Beef: Chuck roast or brisket both work well.
- No Beer Option: Replace Guinness with extra beef stock for a non alcoholic version.
- Slow Cooker Method: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Vegetarian Twist: Swap beef for mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
Serving Ideas
Pair this stew with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or colcannon for a true Irish meal.
Tips and Tricks
- Thickening: Tomato paste and flour dredged beef create a rich sauce.
- Avoid Bitterness: Balance Guinness with tomato paste and vegetables. Do not overcook.
- Best Beef Cuts: Use chuck or stew meat for tender results.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Serving Ideas: Pair with mashed potatoes, colcannon, or crusty bread.
FAQs
- Can I make Guinness stew without beer? Yes, substitute beef stock for a non alcoholic version.
- Can I freeze Irish beef stew? Absolutely. Store in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months.
- What cut of beef works best? Chuck roast or stew beef gives the most tender results.
Instant Pot Guinness Beef Stew
This hearty Irish Guinness Beef Stew is made in the Instant Pot for tender beef, rich flavor, and easy cleanup. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cold evening.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds stew beef
- 1 bottle Guinness beer
- 1 large onion cut to large pieces
- 2 celery sticks cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ lb carrots or 1/2 bag baby carrots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 14 ounce can beef stock
- 2 cups Yukon potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
Dredge
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In your instant pot, add the olive oil and turn the instant pot on and get hot.
- Dredge the stew beef in the flour and add into the oil. Allow to brown and turn.
- While the meat browns, peel and cut the carrots (or use baby carrots), wash and cut the celery and potatoes into chunks.
- Add the beer into the browned meat to deglaze the pan and add the beef stock. Next, add the carrots, potatoes, onion and celery.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, sugar and bay leaves. Stir into the mix.
- Cook in the instant pot for 55 minutes, allowing natural power release.
- You can serve with a ladle straight from the Instant Pot with some bread and butter.
