Instant Pot Irish Stew
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3.8
Instant Pot Irish Stew
Description
This Instant Pot Irish Stew begins by coating bite-sized lamb pieces in flour, salt, and pepper, then browning them to develop flavor. The pot deglazes with beer, scraping up browned bits to deepen the stock’s richness. Adding beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and an herb bundle infuses the broth further. Root vegetables including leeks, parsnip, turnip, carrots, and red potatoes are included to add sweetness, earthiness, and body.
The stew cooks under high pressure for 30 minutes, producing meat tender enough to shred and vegetables cooked through while maintaining shape. Shredded cabbage is folded in at the end to soften lightly without overcooking. The broth is thickened with a butter and flour paste blended in while stirring, creating a silky consistency that clings to tender ingredients.
The stew is finished with fresh parsley for brightness and served hot. It pairs well with rustic bread or as a standalone meal during cooler weather.
The recipe can be adapted to cook meat and vegetables in stages for firmer vegetables. It can also be made in a large pot with long simmering if an Instant Pot is unavailable, and gravy browning sauce can be added to deepen color and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lamb cut in bite sized pieces (you can also use beef)
- 3 Tbsp flour
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beer Guinness is perfect, or ale
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 leek sliced and well rinsed; trim tough green end and discard
- 2 parsnip peeled and sliced, or 3 parsnips
- 2 turnip peeled and diced
- 3 carrot peeled and sliced, or 4 small or 2 large carrots
- 4 red skinned potatoes peeled, halved and thickly sliced
- thyme or rosemary; fresh bundle
- 1/4 green cabbage very thinly sliced, head
thickening
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter soft
- 2 Tbsp flour
garnish
- parsley fresh
Instructions
- Toss the meat with the flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper to coat.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute and add 1 Tablespoon of the oil. When the pot is hot, brown the meat on all sides, working in batches so you don't crowd the pot. Add the rest of the oil as necessary.
- Remove the lamb and set aside.
- Add the Guinness to the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Press cancel. Add the meat back into the pan along with the stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and veggies. Add the bundle of rosemary or thyme.
- Close the lid, lock, and set the vent to the seal position. Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. When the machine beeps, let the pressure release naturally, this may take 15 - 20 minutes.
- Add the cabbage to the stew and stir well. It will wilt in the heat of the stew.
- Meanwhile make a paste of the butter and flour, and when the stew is done, blend it in, stirring well, to thicken the broth slightly. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve with lots of chopped parsley. This is the most important step in the recipe ~ take the time to taste and adjust, it makes all the difference.
Notes
- Cook vegetables in two stages to maintain firmer textures by adding them after the meat has cooked halfway.
- Use gravy browning sauce like Kitchen Bouquet if you want a deeper broth color and richer flavor.
- You can also prepare this stew in a large pot on the stovetop, cooking covered at 325°F for three hours before adding the cabbage and thickening the broth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1564mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6005IU | 120% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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