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 or 2 lbs beef chuck, in two inch chunks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; flour (for dredging); 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely minced (optional); 6 -8 medium carrots, scraped and sliced; 2 -3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 2 -3 turnips, peeled and cut into cubes (optional); 1 cup Guinness stout; 1 cup beef broth

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean stewing beef or 2 lbs beef chuck, in two inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
flour (for dredging)
2 tablespoons bacon drippings or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
6 -8 medium carrots, scraped and sliced
2 -3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 -3 turnips, peeled and cut into cubes (optional)
1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup beef broth

1
Season beef with salt and pepper; toss beef chunks in flour until well coated.
2
Heat drippings or oil in Dutch oven and brown beef over medium-high heat in two batches.
3
When all are browned, remove beef from pan and add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
4
Return beef to pot and add carrots, potatoes, turnips, stout and broth.
5
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
6
Cover and cook for 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean stewing beef or 2 lbs beef chuck, in two inch chunks, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, flour (for dredging), 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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