Irish Stew Recipe

Name: Irish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 carrots, sliced; 12 large white pearl onions; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark stout beer (Guinness is preferred); 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon bouquet garni; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 6 -8 cooked small red potatoes, for serving if desired, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 carrots, sliced
12 large white pearl onions
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark stout beer (Guinness is preferred)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon bouquet garni
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 -8 cooked small red potatoes, for serving if desired, cut into wedges

1
In an ovenproof pot, heat the oil.
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp.
3
Remove the bacon to drain on paper toweling. Do not discard the bacon drippings.
4
Return the pot with the drippings to the heat.
5
Add the beef and brown evenly; remove the beef and set aside.
6
Add the chopped onion and flour to the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to let it burn.
7
Return the beef and bacon to the pot and add the rest of the ingredients except the potatoes.
8
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring occaionally, for 90 minutes.
9
Taste and add more seasoning, if desired.
10
Add potato wedges to each bowl and ladle stew over it.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1 inch pieces, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Irish 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 Stew

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