Description
Irish Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that embodies comfort and flavor, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This classic recipe features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich broth with vibrant vegetables, creating a meal that feels like a warm embrace. With its robust flavors and inviting aroma, this stew transports you to a cozy Irish pub with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 large carrots, sliced thick
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with carrots and potatoes. Pour in beef broth until submerged and add thyme and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with bread or over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg