Irish Stew
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Irish Stew
Description
This Irish Stew recipe uses beef stew meat sautéed and browned before simmering with aromatic onion, garlic, and a coating of flour that helps thicken the broth. Adding Irish stout beer and beef broth creates a deep, robust base enriched by the tomato paste. Potatoes and carrots added to the mix soften slowly during oven cooking, absorbing and contributing to the stew's savory flavor. The dried thyme introduces a subtle earthiness. Cooking covered in the oven for 2½ to 3 hours results in tender chunks of meat and vegetables bathing in a rich, flavorful broth.
The stew is finished with chopped parsley to add freshness before serving. It can be enjoyed on its own as a filling meal or accompanied by crusty bread to soak up the broth. The recipe serves well as a warming dish for cooler weather or a traditional dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 cup onion coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Irish stout beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes halved, small
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 2 cups carrot peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add half the beef cubes to the pot in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove the beef from the pot and repeat with remaining meat. Remove all the browned meat from the pot.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return the meat to the pot. Add the flour and stir to coat the meat and onions.
- Add the beer, beef broth, tomato paste, potatoes, thyme and carrots to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and bring the pot to a simmer.
- Cover the pot. Place it in the oven and bake for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 641mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1328mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5471IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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