Traditional Irish Stew

👉Ingredients:

↪️2 tablespoons olive oil

↪️1½ lb lean beef stew meat

↪️1 teaspoon coarse salt

↪️1 teaspoon ground black pepper

↪️2 tablespoons flour

↪️1 beef stock jelly (or cube)

↪️Fresh or dried rosemary and thyme, to taste

↪️4 large Yukon Gold potatoes (or new potatoes), diced large

↪️2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks

↪️2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks

↪️½ large yellow onion, chopped

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️1 tablespoon tomato paste

↪️4 cups beef broth (or soup base of your choice)

↪️1 bottle (11.2 fl oz) Guinness Extra Stout (or a can)

↪️Additional salt and pepper to taste

👉Method:

✅️1. Toss the beef in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

✅️2. In a hot pan, brown the beef with olive oil, onion, and the beef stock jelly for about 5 minutes.

✅️3. Stir in the Guinness, tomato paste, and garlic. Add rosemary and thyme.

✅️4. Lightly boil the chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes—just to give them a head start (don’t overcook).

✅️5. Pour the broth into your slow cooker, then add in the meat and veggies.

✅️6. Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling apart.

🔹️Enjoy the rich, hearty flavors—perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s Day!