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If ever there was a bowl of comfort just waiting to warm you up, it’s this delectable Guinness beef stew. With succulent, fall-apart-tender beef, potatoes, carrots and a rich Guinness gravy, this is heart comfort food at its finest. And if a stew seems like something that you just don’t have time for, throw it all in your Instant Pot and less than an hour later you’ll have the most delicious beef stew to sit down to. And don’t forget that glorious cheesy Irish soda bread, it was MADE for soaking up all that gravy.
How to make Guinness beef stew
To make beef stew in an Instant Pot, set your Instant Pot to the saute function. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in the pot and brown the beef in batches until golden brown all over. Remove and set aside then add the onions, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and herbs and saute for another minute or two. Add the beef, stock and Guinness into the pot. Close the lid and make sure to set the valve to “sealing”. Cook on the meat function for 30 minutes, allow the pressure to quick release then add the potatoes, close the lid again and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After the pressure is released I like to use the saute function to simmer the stew as I add flour and water mixed together to thicken the stew. This is completely optional but I like the sauce to be nice and thick. Season to taste and serve. You can make this stew in a slow-cooker as well, simply brown/saute all the ingredients as directed then add to the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
What kind of beef is used for stew?
Any of the tougher cuts of beef work perfectly in stew. Chuck, beef shin, brisket and short ribs are always good cuts to go for but most supermarkets and butchers will be able to guide you as to what cut of beef is best for your stew. Bone-in stewing beef bought from most supermarkets are perfect for this stew.
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