Irish Beef Stew Over Mashed Potates Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Stew Over Mashed Potates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Stew Meat; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Thyme; 1/4 teaspoons Rosemary; 1 whole Large Bay Leaf (or Use 2 Small); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 cups Beef Broth; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Frozen Peas; Mashed Potatoes, To Serve (My Perfect Mashed Potato Recipe Can Be Found In My Recipe Box)

Servings: persons

1 pound Stew Meat
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Thyme
1/4 teaspoons Rosemary
1 whole Large Bay Leaf (or Use 2 Small)
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 cups Beef Broth
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Frozen Peas
Mashed Potatoes, To Serve (My Perfect Mashed Potato Recipe Can Be Found In My Recipe Box)

1
In large pot or deep skillet, brown stew meat in olive oil until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
2
Pour in onions, carrots, garlic and spices.
3
Cook another 5 minutes.
4
Deglaze pan with beef broth.
5
Cover and simmer 2-4 hours or until meat is very tender.
6
(This would be perfect to cook in the crockpot!)
7
When you are ready to serve, remove bay leaf.
8
In a small bowl stir softened butter and flour together until smooth and incorporated.
9
Stir butter mixture into the stew with the frozen peas.
10
Once the gravy thickens slightly, its done.
11
Serve hot over mashed potatoes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 pound Stew Meat, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 4 whole Large Carrots, Peeled And Sliced, and more.

Yes, Irish Beef Stew Over Mashed Potates 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Beef Stew Over Mashed Potates

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