Authentic Irish Stew
Warm your soul with this authentic Irish stew, featuring tender beef and fresh vegetables simmered to perfection—a comforting dish for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ cup pearl barley (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (for searing the beef)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Chop the onions, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the beef: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear them until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
- Add the vegetables and broth: Add the carrots, potatoes, and optional pearl barley to the pot. Pour in the beef broth to cover the ingredients. Stir in the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
- Simmer the stew: Return the browned beef to the pot. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Substitute lamb for beef or use seasonal vegetables like parsnips for a twist.- For richer flavor, add a splash of stout beer while simmering.- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for three days or frozen for up to three months.