GRAM'S IRISH STEW

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This is a stick-to-the-ribs stew I learned as a child from my Gram's. If you like a thicker stew, you can use more cornstarch.

Provided by Kelly Lee Sevart

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Irish Stew Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 teaspoons sage
10 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cube beef bouillon
salt to taste
water to cover
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
¼ cup warm water

Steps:

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the oil and season with the sage; cook the beef until browned on all sides; drain.
Place beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and beef bouillon in a slow cooker; season with salt. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Set slow cooker to HIGH and cover. Cook for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Whisk together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl until smooth; stir through the stew. Allow the stew to cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 159.7 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 51.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g