Traditional Beef Irish Stew
A heartwarming stew that combines tender beef with vegetables and herbs, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat and Base
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into chunks Bone-in beef is preferred for more flavor.
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the beef.
- 1 bay leaf Bay leaf
Vegetables
- 4 large Carrots, sliced Fresh carrots recommended.
- 3 stalks Celery, chopped
- 4 large Potatoes, diced Fresh potatoes recommended.
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary Fresh herbs add a lovely aroma.
- Salt and pepper, to taste Adjust seasoning before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim excess fat from the beef chunks into bite-sized pieces for better flavor absorption.
- Chop the onions, mince the garlic, and dice the potatoes and carrots.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef chunks and sear on all sides for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are tender.
- Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for a minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer with the bay leaf for about an hour.
- Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 30-40 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
This stew pairs well with crusty bread or Irish soda bread. Leftovers can taste better the next day and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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