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Cozy Irish Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade with Root Vegetables

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A warm and hearty Irish beef stew featuring tender beef chuck and a medley of root vegetables simmered in a rich broth with herbs. Perfect for cozy evenings and simple, soulful meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or mild olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 cup dry Irish stout or dark beer (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and toss the beef pieces in the flour until lightly coated; shake off excess.
  3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Pour in stout or dark beer (if using) to deglaze the pot, simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in tomato paste, then add browned beef back to the pot.
  7. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  8. While beef simmers, peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into large chunks.
  9. After 1 hour, add root vegetables to the pot. Cover and continue simmering for 30-40 minutes until beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken; if too thick, add broth or water.
  11. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.
  12. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or Irish soda bread.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing beef to ensure proper browning. Add root vegetables after beef is mostly tender to avoid mushy texture. Stir gently during simmering to keep chunks intact. Skim excess oil from the top if needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend and ensure broth is gluten-free. Slow cooker adaptation available.

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