The Best Irish Beef Stew Recipe for St. Patrick's Day
Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a hearty and delicious meal? Look no further than this amazing Irish beef stew recipe. Made with tender chuck roast, flavorful Guinness beer, and a medley of vegetables, this stew is sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a St. Patrick's Day party or just craving some comfort food, this recipe is a must-try. And the best part? It's easier to make than you might think. So put on your green shirt and let's get cooking!
Ingredients:
- Chuck roast
- Guinness beer (or beef broth)
- Onions
- Celery
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Bacon
- Avocado oil
- Low-sodium roasted beef base
- Tomato paste
- All-purpose flour
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
- Fresh herbs (bay leaves, thyme, rosemary)
- Kosher salt
- All-purpose seasoning
Cooking steps:
- Prep the vegetables by dicing the onions, celery, and carrots.
- Cube the chuck roast into 2-inch pieces and season with kosher salt and all-purpose seasoning.
- In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and sear the beef in the bacon fat.
- Remove the beef and add the diced onions, celery, and carrots to the Dutch oven. Sweat the vegetables until tender.
- Add the garlic, low-sodium roasted beef base, and tomato paste to the Dutch oven. Mix well.
- Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir until a roux forms.
- Pour in the Guinness beer and low-sodium chicken broth. Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and fresh herbs.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the seared beef back to the Dutch oven.
- Cover partially and cook in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Optional: Skim off any accumulated fat from the top of the stew.
- During the last 30 to 40 minutes, add the reserved larger pieces of vegetables to the stew.
- Serve the Irish beef stew over mashed potatoes or white rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy this delicious and flavorful stew for St. Patrick's Day or any day you're craving a comforting meal!
