Description
Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes is the epitome of comfort food, offering tender chunks of beef in a rich broth infused with herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 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 Carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Mashed Potatoes for Serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- In a ziplock bag, combine beef, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme. Shake to coat the meat.
- Sear the seasoned meat in the hot oil until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Gradually stir in beef broth to create a rich base.
- Add carrots and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add frozen peas five minutes before cooking is done.
- Remove bay leaves and serve the stew with creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pot while searing the meat to ensure proper browning and avoid wateriness in the stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Irish stew, comfort food, hearty meals, traditional recipes, mashed potatoes