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Hearty Irish Stew

This Irish stew features tender beef (or lamb) braised in a flavorful broth with carrots and peas, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Beef Stew Meat (or Lamb) Choose well-marbled stew meat for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour Use for coating the meat.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Fresh is preferred for brighter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 5 each Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks Cut uniformly for even cooking.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Added at the end for brightness.
  • 2 each Bay Leaves Remove before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the olive oil to a large Dutch Oven and turn the heat to medium-high.
  2. In a large ziplock bag, combine stew meat, flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Shake well to coat the meat evenly.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the coated meat to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.
Cooking
  1. Slowly stir in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits.
  2. Add the carrots and bay leaves, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Five minutes before the cooking time is up, add the frozen peas.
  5. Remove bay leaves before serving the stew over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 24g

Notes

Serve ladled over mashed potatoes and complemented with a crusty slice of bread or a simple green salad. Ideal for leftovers and reheats beautifully.

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