Guinness Beef Stew (Instant-Pot)

Name: Guinness Beef Stew (Instant-Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 1 h 4 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cubed; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper (or to taste); 6 whole pimento seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon browning (you may need more during the cooking process.); 2 tablespoons custom seasoning blend; 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Adding the all-purpose flour will allow the beef to form that beautiful crust when searing in the instant pot.); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon; 1 large onion, peeled, sliced u0026 divided, (approximately 1/2 cups), half to sauté u0026 half for later in the cooking process); 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 3 whole carrots washed, peeled, and chopped in rounds; 4 ounces tomato puree (or 8 ounces tomato sauce); 3 cups dry red wine; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or beef broth); 1 bottle Guinness extra stout beer (11.5 ounces); 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 stalks scallion, crushed; 1/4 cup bell peppers; 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional); 1 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; parsley to garnish

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:49min

When you're kraving a hearty and comforting dinner, this Irish-inspired Guinness Beef Stew is the perfect thing for you to make. You can make it quick in the Instant-Pot (pressure cooker) or low and slow in the slow cooker (you choose!) It's the perfect cozy dinnertime meal.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:25:23 GMT