Irish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup Guinness stout; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Irish · Main course · 140 min total

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A hearty and comforting Irish beef stew made with tender beef, root vegetables, and a rich Guinness-infused broth. Perfect for a cold day.

20
min prep

120
min cook

6
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup Guinness stout
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to coat.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots and celery; cook 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Pour in Guinness, scraping up browned bits. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and browned beef. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Add potatoes, cover, and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until beef and vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Tips

For deeper flavor, refrigerate stew overnight and reheat before serving.
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Can be made in a slow cooker: after browning beef and sautéing vegetables, transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

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