Instant Pot Irish Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or neutral flavored oil
• 1 large (8 ounce) onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup Guinness extra stout, or other stout
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 to 4 parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 pound potatoes, rutabaga, or celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley