Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew
Savory tender beef in a gravy sauce with peas and carrots topped over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
For Beef Stew
- 2 lbs stew beef meat; diced small
- 1 1/2 cups white onion; about one whole onion diced
- 2 packages brown gravy mix
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; may add more if you like
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Mashed Potatoes:
- 8 red potatoes; diced
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 cup milk; more if needed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- water
Instructions
For Beef Stew:
- Set instant pot to sauté mode. Add in olive oil. Add in beef and onions. Sauté until beef is browned. Add in beef broth. Turn off sauté mode. Set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Once the instant pot has stopped counting quick release the pressure.
- Remove lid on the instant pot and add in peas and carrots. Set to sauté mode.
- Add in gravy mix and stir well. Cook until it comes to a boil and thickens. Once it's thick turn off sauté mode. Set to keep warm. Stir in pepper.
For Mashed Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes. Diced them into small pieces and place in the instant pot. Cover with water.
- Set to high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting release pressure.
- Strain potatoes and add to a bowl. Blend in butter, milk, and salt until the potatoes are creamy and have no lumps.
Notes
Lamb can be cooked the same time as the beef if you plan to replace it.