Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Irish stew, brimming with tender beef and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a comforting classic that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck
- 4 medium carrots
- 4 medium potatoes (Russets)
- 2 large sweet onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks and brown on all sides.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; cook until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced carrots and potatoes, then pour in beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season: Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg