Lamb Stew Instant Pot Recipes

INSTANT POT® LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Combine lamb and flour in a bowl; toss to coat.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lamb and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth and scrape up any browned bits with a spoon.
• Add mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and peas. Close and lock the lid again, and reselect Manual function; set timer for 10 minutes.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• If stew is not thick enough, mix water and cornstarch together and add to pot. Cook for another 5 minutes on Manual with a quick release of pressure.

IRISH LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
• When oil gets hot, brown the meat on all sides, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle flour into pot and stir to coat.
• Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.

LAMB STEW (INSTANT POT RECIPE)

Steps:

• Add lamb cubes to a large bowl, then add salt, pepper, and ½ of the flour. Toss to coat the lamb.
• Preheat the Instant Pot on the Saute setting, High heat. Once preheated, add olive oil.
• In two batches, place lamb meat in the pot and sear on each side until lightly golden. Remove from lamb from the pot and set aside. (Note: if the pot indicates that it's too hot, turn the heat down to medium)
• Add additional olive oil if needed. Then add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Turn the pot off. Add broth to the pot and stir, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.
• Add lamb (and any juices that have accumulated), potatoes, thyme, and peas to the pot. Stir to combine.
• Secure the lid and close valve. Select Pressure Cook, High, 27 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, use the quick release method to release pressure.
• In a small bowl add remaining flour, then 2 ladles full of broth. Whisk together until lumps are gone. Add to the stew and stir in.
• Stir in fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve.

INSTANT POT® IRISH LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Toss lamb in flour to coat.
• Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to the Saute function. Add lamb to the hot oil and brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Pour broth into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a spatula. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, salt, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Garnish servings with fresh parsley and season with pepper.