BEEF STEW RECIPE (IRELAND)

pot of irish beef stew with carrots and fresh chopped parsley, wooden spoon in the pot

Hearty and delicious, this Beef Stew Recipe from Ireland is a classic for a reason! Loaded with tender chunks of beef, healthy vegetables and a rich, flavourful broth featuring Guinness beer, it really is the epitome of comfort food.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3 20

Total Time 3 35

Servings Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds Beef Chuck cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 large Onions chopped
4 Cloves Garlic minced
4 large Carrots sliced
4 large Potatoes peeled and diced
3 cups Beef Broth
1 (440ml) can Guinness Stout (or any dark beer)
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Dried Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
Fresh Parsley chopped, optional, for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss the beef pieces with flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces in batches until they are nicely seared on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot and add sliced carrots, diced potatoes, beef broth, Guinness stout, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the flavours have melded together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

I love serving this Irish Beef Stew up with homemade Irish Soda Bread!

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