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Perfect Irish Stew

Perfect Irish Stew

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Perfect Irish Stew, filled with tender beef and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat Chuck roast is best for tenderness.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Essential for seasoning the beef.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the beef.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups Beef Stock Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups Water To adjust consistency.
  • 1 cup Stout (Guinness) For depth and richness.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Choose a quality wine.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste For rich color and texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional, to balance acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce For umami depth.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Subtle smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Preferably freshly ground.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Kerrygold for rich flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 3 medium Carrots Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • 2 cups Potatoes Cubed into 1-inch pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and cube potatoes, chop onion, slice carrots, and mince garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the beef seasoned with salt.
  3. Sauté minced garlic, add tomato paste, and mix well.
  4. Combine beef stock, water, stout, red wine, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and smoked paprika.
  5. Simmer the beef for 1 hour.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions and carrots until softened.
  7. Add sautéed vegetables and cubed potatoes to the beef pot, season, and cook uncovered.
  8. Skim fat, remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew improves over time, making leftovers delightful. Serve with crusty bread or salad for a complete meal.

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