Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes
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4.9
Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes
Description
Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is a slow-cooked dish featuring beef stew meat browned and then simmered alongside diced onion, carrots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and a bay leaf in beef broth. The long simmering softens the meat and melds the flavors. Toward the end of cooking, frozen peas are added, and the stew is thickened with a butter and flour blend to create a glossy, rich gravy. Serving this stew over mashed potatoes allows the creamy texture of the potatoes to complement the savory, herb-infused meat and vegetables.
The stew has a balance of tender meat, softly cooked vegetables, and a thickened broth that carries the herbaceous notes of thyme and rosemary. The method relies on slow simmering and browning for deep flavor development. Peas introduce a pop of freshness and color.
This dish works well as a warming main course in cooler weather and offers a satisfying, wholesome meal with a combination of protein, starch, and vegetables. The mashed potatoes provide a smooth base that soaks up the stew’s flavorful gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb stew meat
- 4 large carrot peeled & chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
- 1 large bay leaf or 2 small
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup peas frozen
- potato mashed
Instructions
- Season beef with salt & pepper. In a large pot or deep skillet, brown stew meat in olive oil until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Pour in onions, carrots, garlic, and spices. Cook another 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with beef broth. Cover and simmer 2-4 hours or until meat is very tender.
- When you are ready to serve, remove bay leaf. In a small bowl, stir softened butter and flour together until smooth and incorporated. Stir butter mixture into the stew with the frozen peas. Once the gravy thickens slightly, it's done. Serve hot over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 716mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10460IU | 209% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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