Description
Warm your heart and soul with this comforting Beef Stew, a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day. Packed with tender beef chuck, creamy potatoes, and vibrant carrots, this stew is slowly simmered to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Ideal for family gatherings, it evokes cherished memories of festive celebrations while delivering rich taste with every bite. Enjoy this hearty meal paired with traditional Irish soda bread or a side of colcannon for a truly authentic experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 lbs)
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 lb)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and chopping potatoes and carrots into uniform pieces. Dice the onions finely.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches on all sides; remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add potatoes and carrots; cook for about five minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot along with broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for at least two hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or paprika during simmering. Adjust stew thickness by adding more broth or water if needed.