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Irish Beef Stew

Recipe #11970 | 2¼ hours | 5 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Jellyqueen

This is my adopted recipe, I haven't made it yet.

Posted on: Sep 21, 2001

Ingredients

  • lbs lean stewing beef or beef chuck, in two inch chunks
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • flour (for dredging)
  • tablespoons bacon dripping or vegetable oil
  • large yellow onion, chopped
  • clove garlic, finely minced (optional)
  • 6-8 medium carrot, scraped and sliced
  • 2-3 large potato, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2-3 turnip, peeled and cut into cubes (optional)
  • cup Guinness stout
  • cup beef broth
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Season beef with salt and pepper; toss beef chunks in flour until well coated.
    2. 2
      Heat drippings or oil in Dutch oven and brown beef over medium-high heat in two batches.
    3. 3
      When all are browned, remove beef from pan and add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
    4. 4
      Return beef to pot and add carrots, potatoes, turnips, stout and broth.
    5. 5
      Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
    6. 6
      Cover and cook for 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

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    From: fuerein

    On Dec 29, 2007

    I made this with 5 carrots, 2 turnips, and three red potatoes (not peeled). Overall it turned out very delicious though I did have to increase the amount of broth and Guinness to completely cover the meat and veggies. I also added some butter/flour at the end to thicken the broth some, it was a little thin for my taste.

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  • From: Chef #48136

    On Mar 18, 2003

    Never had Irish Beef Stew before, but I decided to try this recipe for St. Patrick's Day. It turned out well (didn't need to cook for the full two hours, maybe because I cut the meat and vegetables too small?), but I think I prefer "regular" beef stew. This was nice for a change though.

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  • From: Norahs Girl

    On Sep 23, 2001

    Lovely comforting food

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  • From: Chef #561654 (Melissa)

    On Mar 18, 2008

    Made this last night...it came out GREAT. The meat melted in our mouths. I didn't have any Guinness and had to use regular beer increasing the amount to 2 cups but other than that I made no changes. I will definately be making this again. Thanks!!!!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (689g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 507
    Calories from Fat 149 (29%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 16.6g 25%
    Saturated Fat 6.5g 32%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 68mg 22%
    Sodium 483mg 20%
    Potassium 1057mg 30%
    Total Carbohydrate 37.0g 12%
    Dietary Fiber 3.9g 15%
    Sugars 4.4g
    Protein 28.0g 56%
    Vitamin A 7694mcg 153%
    Vitamin B6 1.3mg 62%
    Vitamin B12 1.8mcg 29%
    Vitamin C 23mg 38%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 72mg 7%
    Iron 3mg 16%

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