How to Make Instant Pot® Lamb Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a hearty, homemade stew. And if you're looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious lamb stew, look no further than the Instant Pot®. This versatile kitchen appliance makes it possible to create a tender and flavorful stew in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional cooking methods.

With the Instant Pot®, you can have a savory and satisfying lamb stew on the table in no time, making it the perfect meal for busy ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 20 small baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 medium carrots, roughly chopped
  • ½ (16 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 2 teaspoons water, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    665 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 942mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 102g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 118mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 2549mg