Irish Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting beef stew with tender beef and vegetables in a rich broth.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds beef stew meat
- ●2 tablespoons irish butter
- ●1 large onion
- ●2 medium carrot
- ●2 large potato
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion and carrot to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
- 8
Add the potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer until they are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.