Guinness Beef Stew

Warming and delicious, this Guinness beef stew with vegetables is a hearty comfort food classic and is perfect served with Irish soda bread for dinner.

• 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

 
 
Set the Instant Pot to the Saute function. 
 
Add a few tablespoons of oil and add the beef in batches. Brown well on all sides then remove and set aside. 
 
Add the onions, carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes then add the garlic, herbs and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes. 
 
Add the beef, stock and Guinness. Close the lid and move the valve to "sealing". Cook on the Meat/Stew setting for 30 minutes. 
 
After 30 minutes, quick release the pressure and add the potatoes. Seal the lid again and cook on Meat/Stew setting for 10 minutes. 
 
Allow the pressure to release naturally, then remove lid and return to 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.