Description
This hearty Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is a classic comfort meal that features tender beef stew meat simmered with fresh herbs, carrots, and peas in a rich beef broth. Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to develop deep flavors, this dish is served alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Stew Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Pounds Beef Stew Meat (or Lamb)
- 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
- 5 Each Carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 2 Each Bay Leaves
Side
- Mashed Potatoes for Serving
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
- Coat Meat: In a large Ziploc bag, combine the beef stew meat with flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh rosemary, and dried thyme; shake to coat the meat evenly.
- Sear Meat: Add the seasoned meat to the hot oil and sear on all sides until browned to lock in flavors.
- Add Broth: Slowly stir in the beef broth while continuously stirring to deglaze the pot and create the stew base.
- Add Vegetables and Bay Leaves: Incorporate the peeled and chunked carrots and bay leaves, then bring the stew to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Peas: Five minutes before finishing, stir in the frozen peas and allow them to cook through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaves from the stew and serve hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a traditional touch, substitute beef with lamb stew meat.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced flavor.
- You can prepare homemade mashed potatoes or use your favorite packaged variety.
- Ensure to stir occasionally during simmering to avoid the stew sticking to the pot bottom.
- This stew can be made a day ahead and reheated; flavors will develop further.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: Irish stew, beef stew, comfort food, traditional Irish recipe, mashed potatoes, slow simmered stew
