Description
A hearty traditional Irish beef stew made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich savory broth. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy family meals and cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 700 g beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil to the pot.
- Brown the beef in batches until all sides are browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and mix well.
- Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, and beef broth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 90 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Browning the beef first builds deeper flavor in the stew.
- Simmer gently rather than boiling to keep the meat tender.
- The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds brightness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: irish beef stew, traditional beef stew, hearty beef stew recipe, classic irish stew