Beef Stew with Potatoes – Instant Pot + Stove-top

I tried to recall who taught me this recipe for Beef Stew with Potatoes. My mom showed me the basics. And I was inspired by the short story The Third Ingredient by O. Henry, an American writer and one of my favorite literary authors. In this classic story, neighbors came together to add different ingredients to one pot of beef stew. I read this for English Literature in high school. I liked the plot twist and how the dish came together through friendships.

I have been cooking this recipe for Beef Stew with Potatoes long before blogging, and before we lived in America. I did not know back then this could be Irish Beef Stew if you added beer to it. As I mentioned in my cookbooks, I learned from mom how to cook beef well early on because it was an expensive ingredient in the Philippines. In one of my anecdotes in my cookbook I recount how beef was only sold twice a week in the market back then. Times have changed since. Today it is easy for me to cook beef. We live in a different country. One can find beef cuts on sale at the supermarket.  I cook this in different ways: On the stove top in a Dutch oven, in the slow cooker and, in my Instant Pot multi-pressure cooker. Whichever way you choose to cook it, you will find yourself relishing the tender, succulent beef cubes, nestled next to the savory potatoes, swirling in the thick, rich gravy.

Before we left for America, my sister-in-law wistfully said: “We are going to miss your beef stew.”

Just like my favorite O. Henry short story, the hefty all-in-one beef and potatoes meal is always a reminder of what family, friendships and togetherness can do for your soul.

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Beef Stew with Potatoes- Instant Pot + Stove-top

In March, around St. Patrick's Day, I cook a stockpot of Beef Stew with Potatoes. This rich stew has basic ingredients of beef, potatoes and broth. The Irish flair in it is adding beer to the mix. Simply combine the ingredients,season and simmer. Once cooked, the soft, beef cubes and savory potato chunks simmering in the thick gravy will  be your family's favorite meal. This is an Asian in America recipe. Serves 4. 

*Recipe below shows you how to cook this in different ways: Stove-top, in a slow cooker or the Instant Pot multi-cooker.

Cooking time indicated is for the Instant Pot.

Prep Time1 day d

Cook Time48 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, Irish

Keyword: Irish Beef Stew Potatoes St. Patrick's Day

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

• Instant Pot: 6 quarts or 8 quarts (if using a multicooker)
• Dutch Oven or Large Stock Pot: 10 quarts (for stove-top cooking)
• Slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds beef brisket or chuck cut into 2-inch cubes;or any beef cut (boneless) good for stew
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Lea & Perrins
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 whole large white onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic peeled, minced
• 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 6 to 8 cups organic beef broth
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce for broth
• 1/4 cup beer
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 whole large potatoes peeled, quartered
• 1 teaspoon salt for broth
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder for broth
• boiled rice or bread for serving

Instructions

• To cook stove-top: In a large mixing bowl, marinate beef cubes with 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon each of salt and black pepper powder for 1 to 2 hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator. Keep the meat and seasonings covered while marinating.
• Coat beef with flour. Set aside.
• In a large or 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, over medium high heat, add the oil. 

   When oil is hot enough after 1 to 2 minutes, pan sear the beef cubes to seal in the flavors. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce over the beef while searing.
• Add the onions and garlic to the stockpot where beef is pan-searing.
• Pour the tomato paste, broth and beer to the mixture. Add bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper powder.
•  Cover and let the mixture boil. After the broth boils, lower heat to a simmer. Continue cooking for about 2 hours or till beef is fork tender.
•  Add the potatoes at the last 30 minutes of cooking, keeping the stockpot covered. Serve warm with rice or a loaf of bread.
• To cook in a slow cooker : Follow steps 1 to 4. Add potatoes. Cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hours till beef is tender; or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
• To cook in an Instant Pot multi pressure cooker: Follow steps 1 to 2. 

  Click Saute on keypad. Add oil. After oil is hot, pan sear the beef for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Worcestershire sauce over beef.

  Add onions and garlic. Stir in with the beef.

  Click Cancel to turn off Saute.

  Add all ingredients including potatoes into the inside pot with the beef. 

  Cover and lock lid. Set release valve to Sealing.

   Press Manual setting. Choose Meat/Stews option. Press High Pressure. 

  Program keypad to cook for 45 minutes.

  *Note: After the Saute, it takes about 17 minutes for the Instant Pot to preheat before the High Pressure cooking time begins. For other multi-cooker brands, check the product manual.
• Cook's Comments: When we're not celebrating St. Patrick's Day, I sometimes use 1/4 cup red wine in place of the beer. Feel free to use what is convenient.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Notes on Nutrition: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.

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