Instant Pot® Irish Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew cooks in an Instant Pot®. It's full of vegetables and seasonings and has a savory sauce. I find herbs and seasonings lose their potency while under pressure, which is why I add most of them at the end.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (soy-free seasoning sauce)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Place stew meat in a large bowl and season liberally with garlic salt and pepper. Add flour and toss to coat. Set floured meat aside.

Step 4

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and floured meat; discard remaining flour in the bowl. Cook beef without stirring until browned on one side, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir and repeat until most sides are browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add beef broth. Close and lock the lid. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the pot and stir to combine with beef. Close and lock the lid. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Add Worcestershire sauce, coconut aminos, steak sauce, browning sauce, rosemary, and thyme to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt, if needed.