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 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 2 inch chunks; 4 tablespoons flour; salt & pepper; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 large yellow onions, cut into large peices; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 -8 large carrots, peeled & cut into 1 1/2-inch peices; 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch peices; 2 -3 large potatoes, cut into large cubes, golf-ball size (optional); 24 white pearl onions (optional); ⅓ cup barley (optional); 2 tablespoons tomato paste, disolved into 3 T water (to thin it out); 2 cups Guinness stout; 3 cups beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 2 inch chunks
4 tablespoons flour
salt & pepper
1 pinch cayenne
2 large yellow onions, cut into large peices
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 -8 large carrots, peeled & cut into 1 1/2-inch peices
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch peices
2 -3 large potatoes, cut into large cubes, golf-ball size (optional)
24 white pearl onions (optional)
⅓ cup barley (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste, disolved into 3 T water (to thin it out)
2 cups Guinness stout
3 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme

1
In a large ziploc bag, add flour, salt & pepper as desired, and a pinch of cayenne.
2
Add cubed beef and zip up bag.
3
Shake to coat beef with flour.
4
In a large pot or Dutch Oven, add 2 T oil.
5
Shake off excess flour and add beef to pot.
6
Brown beef over medium-high heat in two batches.
7
When all are browned, remove beef and set aside.
8
Add onions and garlic to pot and cook for 5 mins or so.
9
Add carrots, celery, barley and pearl onions, potatoes, and tomato paste/water and stir to coat.
10
Add 1/2 cup of Guinness to deglaze bottom of pot.
11
Add meat back to pot and add remaining Guinness and beef broth.
12
Add Thyme and Bay leaves.
13
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
14
Cover and cook for 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 2 inch chunks, 4 tablespoons flour, salt & pepper, 1 pinch cayenne, 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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