Irish Beef Stew Recipe A hearty Irish Beef Stew made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and a rich, savory broth. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners. Ingredients * 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon salt * ½ teaspoon black pepper * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 large onion, chopped * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 4 cups beef broth * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce * 1 teaspoon dried thyme * 2 bay leaves * 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed * 4 large carrots, sliced * 2 celery stalks, sliced * 1 cup frozen peas * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) Instructions 1. Toss the beef with the flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 3. Brown the beef in batches, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. 4. In the same pot, sauté the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. 6. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. 7. Add the browned beef, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil. 8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours. 9. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Cover and cook for another 35–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. 10. Stir in the peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 11. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or Irish soda bread.
Irish Beef Stew Recipe
