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Irish Beef Stew

This simple + traditional Irish Beef Stew is made with beef, potatoes, and Guinness Stout. It's hearty comfort food that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day!  Adapted from the one and only Kate Wood!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 600 kcal
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs chuck steak cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion halved and sliced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced into coins
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 medium red skin potatoes cut into large chunks*
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme divided (substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 8 ounce bottles Guinness stout**
  • 1 32 ounce carton of beef broth**
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • pinch of sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped, divided

Notes

  • You can peel your potatoes if you want, but I leave the skin on.
  • Ensure the beef is well-seared on all sides to develop the best flavor.
  • Try replacing the beef with lamb for a more traditional Irish stew recipe.
  • Use homemade beef stock or broth if possible.
  • Don't rush sautéing the vegetables. Let them sweat out nice and slow to develop their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Allow the stew to cook nice and slow over a low simmer. Don't let it boil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 600kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 919mg (38%) Potassium 1470mg (42%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6512IU (130%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600

% Daily Value*

Calories 600kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 919mg 38%
Potassium 1470mg 31%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6512IU 130%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.