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Irish Beef Stew

- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 50 Min
All eyes will be smiling, Irish or not, when we serve up this hearty Irish Beef Stew inspired by the classic tastes of the Emerald Isle. This all-in-one-pot meal cooks up to be weeknight or company special.
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds beef or lamb stew meat
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces can Guinness beer
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 celery stalks, sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
What to Do
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In a soup pot, heat oil over high heat. Stir in stew meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned.
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Stir in broth, beer, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
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Add carrots, celery, and onion; mix well then cook 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix flour with water. Stir into stew, then cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
Notes
- Want even more tasty soups and stews? Check out our free eCookbook, Comfort Food for the Soul: 40 of Our Best Stews and Easy Soup Recipes!
- Plus, if you really love this Irish Beef Stew, be sure to check out another Irish dinner recipe like our Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage.
nanii1010 8963261
Mar 17, 2014
i was pretty impressed with how easy this was. i agree with homecookin. step 2 45 min cook time was good
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rreinc380 7843250
Sep 28, 2013
Why is there no potatoes in this stew. Irish people love potatoes and I'm one of then.
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murphys law
Nov 02, 2014
The Irish eat mashed potatoes with their stew. It is served either on top of the potatoes or on the side.
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homecookin
Oct 12, 2011
Not the best Irish Beef Stew that I had but it was ok. You can taste the Guinness beer in this stew - somewhat over powering, but ok if you like Guinness. Might need to cook step 2 a little longer before adding the vegetables - say maybe 45 minutes. Maybe this might help a wee-bit.
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