This stew delivers deep, slow-cooked flavors, and the potatoes soak up all that delicious gravy, making every bite satisfying.
Ingredients
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup stout beer (optional, for richness)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1.5 lbs Irish potatoes, peeled and halved (or quartered if large)
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)