IRISH BEEF GUINNESS STEW | Instant Pot

Guinness beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic stout

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic stout maintains similar flavors without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode on high heat.

Cut boneless short rib into 1.5 to 2-inch pieces.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of flour with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Dredge the pieces of short rib in the flour mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the Instant Pot.

Brown the short rib pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for about 3 minutes on each side until they have a good crust.

Remove the browned meat from the pot and set aside.

Cut 2 medium onions into eighths and 6 medium carrots into large chunks.

Add the onions and carrots to the pot, stirring them in the fat for flavor.

Add 4 large cloves of garlic, minced, to the pot and cook for about 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of Guinness beer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.

Let the Guinness simmer for 2 minutes.

Cancel the sauté mode.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the pot.

Return the browned beef and any juices back into the pot.

Lock the lid in place and ensure the sealing knob is set to sealing.

Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.

After cooking, if desired, use sauté mode to reduce the sauce for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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