Irish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 3 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 12 ounces guinness beer; 1 12-2 cups beef stock; salt and pepper; 1 lb carrot, peeled and diced; 1 lb parsnip, peeled and diced; ¾ cup dried prune, finely chopped; 1 small rutabaga, diced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; cornstarch, as needed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
3 lbs beef chuck, cubed
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
12 ounces guinness beer
1 12-2 cups beef stock
salt and pepper
1 lb carrot, peeled and diced
1 lb parsnip, peeled and diced
¾ cup dried prune, finely chopped
1 small rutabaga, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
cornstarch, as needed

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Heat the oil in large heavy pot over medium-high.
3
Add the bay leaves and cook until crispy and slightly brown, about 1 minute.
4
Remove from the pan.
5
Add meat, browning in batches, and set aside.
6
Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
7
Return the beef to the pan and sprinkle with flour.
8
Cook until the flour starts to brown slightly, about a minute or two.
9
Add the beer, broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
10
Cover the pot with a lid and place in the oven for 1 hour.
11
Add the remaining ingredients and return the pit to the oven for another hour, or until the veggies and beef are tender.
12
Stir in the parsley and season with alt and pepper to taste.
13
If broth seems thin, thicken with a few tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in beef stock.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 bay leaves, 3 lbs beef chuck, cubed, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Irish Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Irish Beef Stew

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