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The Secret to the Best Ever Instant Pot Lamb Stew

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Published February 23, 2020 by Jennifer. 1 Comment.
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This Instant Pot lamb stew recipe is a MUST TRY for dinner. I love this lamb stew since it can be made in the Instant Pot - making dinner a breeze. It's savory, delicious, and the perfect lamb stew recipe. 
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This 30 minute Instant Pot Lamb Stew is made with a variety of vegetables and seasonings and it's chock full of flavors. Add this Pressure Cooker Lamb Stew recipe to your list of quick and easy Instant Pot Recipes! #InstantPot #EasyDinner #30minutemeal

Do you feel rushed for dinner? Never have enough time? Always looking for new recipes? If so, this Instant Pot Lamb Stew recipe is a must. It’s a quick 30-minute meal loaded with lamb, seasonings, vegetables and more. 

A bowl of lamb stew in a white counter with rosemary sprigs around it.
Instant Pot Lamb Stew

I am also going to share with you my secret to making this the best Instant Pot Lamb Stew. There is one little ingredient that can make this stew go from good to great, and I am going to share it, so keep reading.

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Why this is my favorite Lamb Stew recipe

Before I get to this recipe, I have to tell you a quick story. (It’s fast, I promise, and there is a point.)

When I was younger my aunt would bring over some of the best desserts for our family dinners. These were desserts that if I was older, I would have never let her out of the house without sharing her recipe.

That’s what this recipe is like.

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The funny thing about my aunt’s recipes is that they all seemed to have a secret ingredient. By that I mean, one ingredient she would leave off of her recipe card that really added to the recipe.

We have one of those little ingredients in this Instant Pot Lamb Stew Recipe. But I’m not leaving it out. I am going to share with you that one little ingredient that will take this recipe from good to great.

It’s what makes this lamb stew so good, and you’re taste buds are going to thank me.

Why make an Instant Pot Lamb Stew Recipe?

If you’ve never tried a lamb stew recipe, I highly suggest you try this one. It’s the perfect dinner being so savory and delicious while being SO EASY to make in the Instant Pot. It’s one of the reasons I love my Instant Pot so much.

This lamb stew recipe would normally take hours on the stove top, but the Instant Pot manages to really decrease that time.

So why make this Lamb Stew in an Instant Pot?

  • you’re short on time
  • your family needs a quick meal
  • you want something fast, but don’t want to skimp on the savory flavors

I love how delicious a meal this is, and how I can still make it fast while keeping the integrity of the recipe and taste.

Can you tell I love this lamb stew recipe just a little?

I cannot even begin to tell you how obsessed I am with my electric pressure cooker.

lamb stew in a bowl
Lamb Stew in the Pressure Cooker

Ingredients Needed for Pressure Cooker Lamb Stew

  • lamb stew meat
  • large leek
  • Guinness beer
  • red wine
  • vegetable or beef broth
  • sweet potatoes
  • mini potatoes
  • bay leaves
  • olive or avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chili flakes (optional)
  • fresh thyme and rosemary to taste
  • raw honey (optional)

How to Make Instant Pot Lamb Stew in Pressure Cooker

  1. Wash, peel, cut, and prep the vegetables.
  2. Heat up the instant pot using the sauté setting. Add in the oil, salt, pepper, and lamb. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Add leeks. Cover with a standard kitchen lid and cook for about 3 minutes until they start to brown. Scrape off any brown bits as needed from the bottom.
  3. Pour in the beer and honey. (The honey is optional but helps to soften and bring all of the flavors together.) Whisk together before setting in the meat and then layer the vegetables on top. Add the rest of the liquid and add any additional seasonings you’d prefer. Add ¼ tsp of chili flakes for a little spice if desired.
  4. Twist on the locking lid and cancel the sauté mode. Set the Instant Pot on manual mode and cook on high pressure for 14 minutes. When the pressurized cook time has passed and the pot beeps, let the pot natural pressure release for 2 minutes before carefully quick releasing the rest of the pressure. It should take about 30 minutes from start to finish. 
  5. Stir the stew and then let cool for a few minutes prior to serving.

If you haven’t tried making a stew recipe in the Instant Pot,  you need to rectify that immediately. I’ve reached a point where I’m entirely convinced I couldn’t survive without my Instant Pot. While it once took me hours over the stove for my stew, it now takes a LOT less time.

It makes time in the kitchen so quick and easy, and time is something I am always in need of.

This lamb stew recipe is as easy as prepping some veggies and throwing the ingredients in your Instant Pot. It’s the perfect, delicious dinner that will taste like it took days.

Just scroll down below to get the full lamb stew instant pot recipe in a printable recipe card.

potatoes and rosemary
lamb stew ingredients in the Instant Pot

One thing I do want to point out is that you need to be careful how much rosemary you add to this lamb stew recipe – too much can cause it to end up a little bitter.

The secret ingredient for savory Instant Pot Lamb Stew

Aside from the seasonings, you can add one more thing to this recipe that takes it from good to great.

Honey.

Honey is what really brings this lamb stew recipe together. It makes all of those flavors blend so well.

While honey is an optional ingredient, I highly suggest including it in your Instant Pot Lamb Stew.

lamb stew ingredients in the Instant Pot

I know you’re just dying to get to the recipe so I won’t keep you much longer. I see this lamb stew Instant Pot recipe will become a favorite in your house too.

bowl of Instant Pot Lamb Stew
Easy Instant Pot Lamb Stew

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Instant Pot Lamb Stew

This Instant Pot lamb stew recipe is a MUST TRY for dinner. I love this lamb stew since it can be made in the Instant Pot – making dinner a breeze. It’s savory, delicious, and the perfect lamb stew recipe. 
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 310kcal
Author Jen @ PinkWhen

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds lamb stew meat
  • 1 large leek
  • 1 cup guinness beer
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 5 cups quality vegetable or beef stock
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2-3 cups mini potatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh thyme and rosemary to taste
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey optional
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, cut, and prep the vegetables.
  • Heat up the instant pot using the sauté setting. Add in the oil, salt, pepper, and lamb. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Add leeks. Cover with a standard kitchen lid and cook for about 3 minutes until they start to brown. Scrape off any brown bits as needed from the bottom.
  • Pour in the beer and honey. (The honey is optional but helps to soften and bring all of the flavors together.) Whisk together before setting in the meat and then layer the vegetables on top. Add the rest of the liquid and add any additional seasonings you'd prefer. Add 1/4 tsp of chili flakes for a little spice if desired.
  • Twist on the locking lid and cancel the sauté mode. Set the Instant Pot on manual mode and cook on high pressure for 14 minutes. When the pressurized cook time has passed and the pot beeps, let the pot natural pressure release for 2 minutes before carefully quickly releasing the rest of the pressure. It should take about 30 minutes from start to finish.
  • Stir the stew and then let cool for a few minutes prior to serving.

Notes

  1. Use honey to help soften the flavors and bring them all together for a dish that tastes amazing. 
  2. Consider adding celery to the mix of vegetables for even bolder flavors. 
  3. Add 1/4 tsp of chili flakes for a little spice. 
  4. Sparingly use Rosemary as too much can give it a little more of a bitter taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4815IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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