Instant Pot® Vegetarian Irish Stout Stew

This hearty Instant Pot® vegetarian Irish stew is made with Guinness® stout beer for extra flavor that's perfect to serve on St. Patrick's Day.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ½ teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, quartered
• 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the hot pot. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Press Cancel. Add broth and beer, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and garlic powder until well mixed and no chunks of tomato paste are visible. Stir in potatoes, carrots, and onion until combined.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and garnish with parsley.