Instant Pot Guinness Stew

I love corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s day- but this hearty Guinness Stew might top the list of my favorite Irish recipes!

This recipe is so easy to make in the Instant Pot or in the Dutch oven- the key is to sear the beef well for the best flavor and then let it cook low and slow in the guinness liquid for the most delicious, hearty stew for St. Patrick’s day or any day you want a cozy, hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of stew!

Chef’s Tip: Feel free to use a non-alcoholic beer, here (Guinness has a great 0% beer!)- it won’t affect the flavor!

Guinness Stew
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 lb chuck roast stew meat (or chuck roast, cubed)
• kosher salt and cracked pepper, as needed
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• neutral oil, as needed
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth, divided
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can or bottle Guinness or other stout (12 oz)
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp torn + 2 whole stalks fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb small potatoes (white or red), scrubbed and quartered
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, more as needed
• chopped fresh parsley to top

Instructions:

1. If using dutch oven, preheat oven to 325. Remove meat from packaging at least 15-20 minutes prior to cooking. Pat dry and season generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Let sit while preparing remaining ingredients.
2. Add chopped bacon to cold Instant Pot or Dutch oven. Heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until crispy. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
3. While bacon is cooking, sprinkle beef all over with flour. Toss to coat.
4. Working in 2-3 batches, sear beef on all sides and remove from pot.
5. Add 1/2 cup of broth to hot pan to delaze, scraping any browned bits with a spatula. Add in a drizzle of oil as needed. Add in onion, carrots and celery. Season with salt and cook until starting to soften.
6. Stir in garlic, followed by tomato paste. Add in stout and let simmer 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth, worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaves.
7. Add meat back to pot along with bacon. Add potatoes to the top and season with sea salt.
8. Cover and cook:
   • Instant Pot: Switch to manual and cook on high pressure 60-90 minutes (90 preferred). Let naturally release before serving.
   • Dutch Oven: Cover and place in oven. Let cook for 2-2.5 hours, until meat is tender.
9. Season to taste and serve over more mashed potatoes or with a side of Irish soda bread.

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