Best Gerrys Easy Irish Stew Recipes

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IRISH BEEF STEW



Irish Beef Stew image

Rich and hearty, this stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it's an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday. -Carrie Karleen, St. Nicolas, Quebec

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup dark stout beer or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. Brown beef in the bacon drippings. Remove and set aside., In the same pot, saute the mushrooms, leeks, carrots and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste until blended. Add the broth, beer, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and rosemary. Return beef and bacon to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 2 hours., Add potatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour longer. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

IRISH BEEF STEW



Irish Beef Stew image

I got this recipe from a friend who recently vacationed in Ireland. This is one of my favorite easy dinners! The stout beer really adds a great flavor.

Provided by ONEHOTMAMA9

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Irish Stew Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 white onion, cut into large chunks
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (e.g. Guinness(r))
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in a large slow cooker. Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Mix together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer.
  • Cover and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. During the last hour before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and then stir into the broth. Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 497.8 mg, Sugar 8 g

TRADITIONAL IRISH STEW



Traditional Irish Stew image

Pure comfort food for a chilly day for the slow cooker! A little prep time needed up front. Don't be fooled by how much onion and garlic is used. It's honestly not too much! Cheers!

Provided by ami_tx

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Irish Stew Recipes

Time 8h26m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
3 russet potatoes, diced
1 pound baby carrots
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) bottle stout beer, divided
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until evenly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Place potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker; top with browned beef.
  • Pour 1/4 cup beer into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of beef off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in tomato paste; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour beer mixture into slow cooker.
  • Pour beef broth, remaining beer, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 364.7 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER IRISH STEW



Simple Slow Cooker Irish Stew image

I received this recipe when I was in the third grade. Our teacher made this for us in class on St. Patrick's Day, and I've made this very simple, hearty meal every year in March since then.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Irish Stew Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
4 medium yellow onions, sliced
1 ½ cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook stew meat until browned on all side, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer browned meat to the insert of a slow cooker. Add potatoes, onion, water, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low power for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 292.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

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