Go Back
–+ servings
Irish beef stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and dark gravy in a rustic ceramic bowl.

Irish Beef Stew

No ratings yet
A deeply savory Irish stew of tender beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and stout.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Beef and Gravy
  • 2 lb beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Irish stout
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 lb yellow potatoes cut into large chunks
  • 4 medium carrots cut into thick pieces
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Brown the Beef:
  1. Pat the beef dry and toss it with the flour, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches, then transfer it to a plate.
Build the Stew:
  1. Cook the onion and celery for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the stout and scrape up the browned bits. Add the beef, stock, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer with Vegetables:
  1. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes more, until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Finish:
  1. Remove the herb stems and bay leaves. Stir in the peas for 3 minutes, taste for seasoning, and finish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 43gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8g

Notes

  • Brown the beef in batches so it sears instead of steaming.
  • If the gravy is thinner than you like, simmer uncovered for the final 10 minutes.