On the spot Pot Irish Guinness Beef Stew

A scrumptious one pot Irish meal, this On the spot Pot Guinness Beef Stew is hearty and savory, full of potatoes, carrots and mushrooms.

This On the spot Pot Irish beef stew is a household favourite and a reader favourite!

Seared beef, tender carrots, creamy potatoes, and all of the umami taste in a thick savory stew.

Plus, it’s tremendous straightforward to make within the On the spot Pot. Set it, and overlook it!

We love consuming this stew with a few of our different favourite Irish recipes like whole wheat Irish soda bread or Irish soda bread muffins. It will even be delish served over my vegan colcannon.

This stew is ideal for any chilly winter evening and can also be a enjoyable addition to a St. Patrick’s Day menu.

It’s a recipe that I believe would make my Irish ancestors proud!

Elements You’ll Want 

Notes on Elements:

• lean beef stew meat (spherical chuck): any of the more durable cuts of beef work completely in stew. Chuck, beef shin, brisket and brief ribs are at all times good cuts to go for however most supermarkets and butchers will be capable of information you as to what lower of beef is finest to your stew!
• sliced cremini or child Bella mushrooms: comprise umami which is able to add a lot savory taste to the stew!
• tomato paste: can substitute with tomato sauce or ketchup if wanted.
• Guinness or different stout beer: Will improve the general taste however can swap in any stout, porter, brown, or amber ale. So long as it’s not too hoppy, it is going to work simply high-quality!
• Dijon mustard: for taste and spice.
• Worcestershire sauce: savory and candy with a definite tang offered by the vinegar
• bay leaves: for added taste
• recent thyme: for taste, can substitute for rosemary if wanted
• beef inventory: can substitute with hen or vegetable broth however would possibly lose among the beef taste
• yukon gold potatoes: one of many creamier potato varieties however be happy to substitute for different varieties as wanted!
• cornstarch: to thicken the stew. Can substitute with flour or arrowroot starch if wanted. 

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Learn how to Make On the spot Pot Guinness Beef Stew

1. Sear the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Flip On the spot Pot on to Sauté perform and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. As soon as the oil is scorching, add beef (working in two batches) and let cook dinner about 2 minutes on either side, or till browned.
2. Sauté mushrooms. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and mushrooms and saute till browned, about 4 minutes on either side. Set cooked mushrooms apart.
3. Sauté the aromatics. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, onions and celery, and let saute till softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and proceed sautéing till garlic is aromatic and tomato paste has darkened in colour, about 2 minutes.
4. Deglaze the pan and add different elements. Add Guinness to deglaze the pan. Add seared beef, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, bay leaves, thyme and beef inventory.
5. Strain cook dinner. Safe lid, be sure valve is ready to sealing, and set On the spot Pot to Meat/Stew perform for half-hour. Use fast launch valve to launch steam.
6. Add greens. Take away lid, add potatoes and carrots. Safe lid again on and set to strain cook dinner/guide for 4 minutes. Use fast launch valve to launch steam.
7. Thicken the stew. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch slurry and cooked mushrooms to the stew and stir to thicken (stew will proceed to thicken because it sits).

Professional Suggestions

1. No have to do a pure launch for the meat regardless of what different recipes could say. I examined it each methods and thought the meat was extra tender with the short launch!
2. Be sure you lower the potatoes sufficiently small (suppose bite-sized items) in order that they cook dinner via all the way in which to fork tender!
3. I like to make use of kitchen shears to lower the stew meat into smaller items proper into the pot. You may go away the meat the scale it’s out of the packaging however I discover this manner it’s simpler to eat.

Recipe FAQs

1.What if I don’t have any Guinness readily available? 

You may swap in any stout, porter, brown, or amber ale. So long as it’s not too hoppy, it is going to work simply high-quality!

2. What if I don’t wish to use beer in any respect?

You don’t must! You may swap the Guinness for extra beef inventory or vegetable broth.

3. What sort of beef is used for stew?

Any of the more durable cuts of beef work completely in stew. Chuck, beef shin, brisket and brief ribs are at all times good cuts to go for however most supermarkets and butchers will be capable of information you as to what lower of beef is finest to your stew. I used stew beef, which is normally chuck.

Storage and Preparation 

On the spot Pot Guinness Beef Stew leftovers may be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days.

Beef stew additionally freezes effectively! Retailer in an hermetic container within the freezer for as much as 3 months. Thaw in a single day within the fridge and gently reheat on the stovetop or within the microwave.

Recipes that Pair Effectively

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Vegan Colcannon

Irish Soda Bread Muffins

For extra St. Patrick’s Day recipes, try extra of mine beneath!

Vegetarian Irish Stew

Vegan Asparagus Leek and Hemp Soup

Shamrock Shake Smoothie

Gram’s Irish Raisin Bread

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to convey you probably the most scrumptious (and most lovely) dish! The unique submit was revealed March 2018.

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