Instant Pot Vegetarian Irish Stout Stew

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle of Irish stout beer
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pound mixed root vegetables, such as potatoes, parsnips, and turnips, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes on high pressure

Difficulty Level:

2/5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add the tomatoes, stout beer, vegetable broth, root vegetables, peas, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Secure the lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
5. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
6. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
7. Remove the bay leaf and serve the stew hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and savory
• Robust flavor of stout beer
• Meltingly tender vegetables
• Comforting and nutritious

User Comments:

• "This stew was absolutely delicious! The combination of vegetables and stout beer made for a rich and flavorful dish."
• "I love that this recipe uses mostly common ingredients found in American supermarkets."
• "The stew was easy to prepare and cooked quickly in the Instant Pot. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner."
• "The stew had a nice balance of flavors, with just the right amount of saltiness and sweetness."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have Irish stout beer on hand, you can substitute with a dark ale or porter.
• Add more vegetables to the stew, such as mushrooms or green beans, if desired.
• Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.