This recipe for Instant Pot Irish Lamb Stew is filling and so simple to make! It’s the perfect meal for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of the year! 

Be sure to check out my St. Patrick’s Day Snack Cups for another fun recipe to try! 

Instant Pot Irish Lamb Stew

If you are looking for a hearty meal then you will fall head over heels for then look no further! This Instant Pot Irish Lamb Stew is what’s for dinner.

If you hopped on the Instant Pot bandwagon like many others have, you might be on the hunt for some delicious recipes to add to your recipe rolodex. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it gave me the inspiration to create this hearty Irish Lamb Stew that the whole family will devour.

Rich in flavor, hearty and very comforting, especially on a cold winter day.  (But I still make this for spring as well!) 

If you follow my blog you know I have a huge love for my Instant Pot. I love creating recipes from Blueberry Jam that looks as good on bread as it tastes to my Green Chili Bowls!  

If it is a recipe I am whipping up, you bet these days I am gonna try to make it in our Instant Pot. Since this is a St. Patrick’s Day inspired recipe, I thought it would be fun to share some fun facts about St. Patty’s day.

Y’all also know by now how much I LOVE facts as a homeschool mom! You can read more in my History of St Patricks Day post

St Patrick’s Day Facts

No Corn In Corned Beef 

A lot of people assume that corned beef has something to do with corned beef. It came about because of the salt used to cure the meats, which was also called “corns” back in the day. 

Only Male Leprechauns

Did you know that in traditional Irish folk tales you will only see male leprechauns? They don’t allow female leprechauns. 

How to Catch a Leprechaun

Religious Holiday

In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is considered a religious holiday. All the stores and banks close for the day so they can celebrate. 

Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland

Blue Not Green 

St. Patrick was originally associated with the color blue rather than green. He was shown wearing a blue vestment. Green came about later down the line. 

River Dyed Green

In Chicago, the rivers are dyed green on each St. Patrick’s Day. 

St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Coloring Book for Adults: St. Patty’s Day Coloring Pages For All Levels of Colorists (Adult Coloring Pages for Special Occasions)

Aren’t those facts pretty cool? Now that you have had your lesson for the day, let’s get cooking! First of all, you will need an instant pot. If you don’t have one yet- here are some I would recommend:

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer (Packaging May Vary)Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and SterilizerInstant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

 

Ingredients to make Irish lamb stew

• lamb stew meat
• large turnip chopped
• red potatoes chopped
• leek chopped
• carrots chopped
• large onion chopped
• olive oil
• bay leaves
• cloves minced garlic
• salt
• pepper
• dried thyme
• dried parsley
• chicken stock or bone broth
• flour (rice, tapioca, all-purpose, etc.)

* chop all vegetables into large pieces (you can do this ahead of time to help with meal prep!) 

How to make lamb stew in an Instant Pot

Step One: Turn on the instant pot

Add olive oil to Instant Pot insert. Turn to sauté and heat the oil. When the oil is hot add the onions, garlic, and lamb stew meat to the oil to brown for 3-5 minutes.

Step Two: Add the rest of the ingredients

Once the meat is browned add the rest of the ingredients except the flour to Instant Pot, give it a quick stir and place the bay leave on the top. Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing.

Step Three: Cook

Cook the stew for 18 minutes on high pressure using the stew setting. Let the pressure release naturally.

To thicken the stew, remove about 1/2 cup liquid from the Instant Pot. Whisk in the flour to the removed liquid, and then add it back to the stew in the Instant Pot.

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and gently stir the stew while it thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step Four: Serve 

Serve the stew immediately and garnish with more parsley.

FAQS

What is the difference between stew and Irish stew?

The biggest difference is the type of meat that is used. Irish stew is made using lamb meat while you’ll find beef or other proteins in various types of stew. 

How do you thicken Irish stew?

You can easily make a slurry by putting about a tablespoon of flour into some cold water and stirring. You then can add that to the stew and help it to thicken up. 

Is it better to thicken stew with flour or cornstarch?

It’s up to you but if you have someone that has an allergy to flour, you know that you need to use something else. Cornstarch will actually thicken must faster so you don’t need to use near as much. 

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