Instant Pot Guinness beef stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg/2lbs stewing beef ((Chuck, shin, etc.))
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 3 carrots (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (finely chopped)
• 4-6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 500 ml (2 cups) Guinness stout
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp flour mixed with ½ cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into large chunks )

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to the saute function.

2. 2

   Add a few tablespoons of oil and add the beef in batches. Brown well on all sides then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes then add the garlic, herbs and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the beef, stock, Worcestershire sauce and Guinness. Close the lid and move the valve to "sealing". Cook on the meat setting for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   After 30 minutes, quick release the pressure and add the potatoes. Seal the lid again and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Allow the pressure to release then set to the saute function. Allow the stew to simmer then stir in the flour and water mixture. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the stew has thickened. Season to taste and serve.