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Instant Pot Lamb Stew

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Irish
Instant Pot Lamb Stew
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon white cooking wine
  • 3/4 pound small red potatoes, halved
  • 2 carrots, or more to taste, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Heat the butter and oil in a versatile pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, on its Sauté mode. Add the lamb and cook until it's nicely browned from all sides, taking around 5 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a plate and set it aside.
2
Next, sauté the onion and shallots in the same pot until they become translucent and fragrant, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3
Now, pour in the wine and scrape up any browned bits that have accumulated at the bottom of the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4
Add the sliced potatoes and carrots on top of the onions. Sprinkle some dried rosemary and thyme over them to give it a fragrant flavor. Arrange the lamb on top of the vegetables and pour beef broth over them to keep everything moist.
5
Close the lid, lock it securely, and open the vent for steaming. Choose the Meat/Stew function on your pressure cooker and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow about 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.
6
Once the pressure has released naturally, according to the manufacturer's instructions, wait for around 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix some water with potato starch until it becomes smooth and creamy.
7
Now, unlock the lid and switch to the Sauté function. Stir in the potato starch mixture into the stew and cook until it thickens, taking about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.