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irish beef stew

Irish Beef Stew

Discover the secrets of making authentic Irish beef stew. Enjoy a hearty meal inspired by Ireland's national dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course dinner
Cuisine irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 lbs Beef bottom round roast
  • 2 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Yellow onions, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup Celery, sliced
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 1 pint Guinness Extra Stout
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1 sprig Rosemary (fresh)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cutting the roast into approximately 2 inch pieces.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the beef chunks into the dry ingredients to cover all surfaces with a light coating.
  • Sear the beef in the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pot to prevent steaming rather than searing. Once the beef chunks are seared, remove them and place on a clean bowl. Tent the bowl with foil to prevent moisture loss from the meat.
  • Melt the butter in the Dutch oven and add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
  • Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until the onions are slightly golden and tender.
  • Stir in the flour and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the entire pint of Guinness Extra Stout into the Dutch oven and scrape the bottom to try to incorporate any brown bits into the mix.
  • Carefully to prevent splattering, return the beef chunks and juices from the bowl into the Dutch oven.
  • Add the beef broth and tomato paste and stir to combine.
  • Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the Dutch oven, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2-2½ hours. Stir every half hour.
  • Remove the cover, add the peas, stir, and continue to simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour longer.
  • Serve this thick, tender stew in a large bowl with a warm slice of Irish soda bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcal
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