Irish Beef Stew
Alright, comfort seekers, it's time to cozy up with a bowl of our hearty Irish Beef Stew. Picture tender chunks of beef, earthy vegetables, and rich gravy simmering away to perfection. It's a dish that warms your soul and brings a taste of Ireland's rugged beauty to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean stewing beef cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 parsnips peeled and diced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Guinness stout optional
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Toss those beef chunks in flour and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat some oil and brown the beef until it's nicely seared. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until they're fragrant and golden.
- Add diced carrots, potatoes, and parsnips to the pot. Cook them for a few minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef or vegetable broth and Guinness stout.
- Add bay leaves and dried thyme for that lovely aroma.
- Let it all simmer away on low heat for about 2 hours until the beef is tender and the flavours are mingling.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve your Irish Beef Stew in deep bowls, garnished with chopped parsley, and accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition & Calories:
(Note: These values are rough estimates.) Per Serving: Calories: 400 Protein: 25g Fat: 15g Carbs: 45g Fiber: 7gTips & Tricks:
Use a dark beer or beef broth if you're skipping the stout.Let the stew cool a bit before digging in; it'll be even tastier the next day.
Play around with the veggies based on what's in season.
So, grab your favourite bowl and spoon, and enjoy a steaming bowl of Irish Beef Stew. It's a taste of Ireland that'll have you dreaming of lush green landscapes!