Irish Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful Indian-inspired beef stew made with tender beef, charred spices, and a hint of zesty flavor. Perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beefcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 inches zesty gingerpeeled and sliced
- ●1 tablespoon charred cumin seedstoasted
- ●1 cup irish stoutbeef broth and stout
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastedried
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the ginger, tomato paste, and flour to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the stout and beef broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
- 7
Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.