Description
A heartwarming Irish stew loaded with tender meat and flavorful vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef or lamb, cubed
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 large onions, diced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef or lamb in a large pot over medium heat until it’s nicely seared.
- Add the chopped onions and carrots, stirring until they soften.
- Pour in the broth and add herbs, salt, and pepper to season.
- Increase the heat and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for 90 to 120 minutes until meat is tender.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes or Colcannon.
Notes
This stew tastes even better the next day! Feel free to make ahead and store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg