Irish Beef Stew

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98% would make this recipe again

The original Irish Stew consists of neck of mutton, almost as much potato as meat, and sliced onions arranged in layers and stewed. I make this beef version exactly as it was passed on to me by my mum.

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Ingredients

??? stewing beef cubes, of about 2 cm ???
??? white flour (all purpose) ???
??? canola oil ???
??? garlic, minced ???
??? beef broth ???
??? tomato paste ???
??? sugar ???
??? Worcestershire sauce ???
??? rosemary, fresh ???
??? bay leaf ???
??? onions, coarsely chopped ???
??? celery, cut into 1 cm pieces ???
??? potatoes, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces ???
??? carrots, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces ???
??? butter, unsalted ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? Italian parsley, fresh, chopped ???

Method

  1. Cut the beef into 2 cm cubes, if not already cubed, then dredge the cubes in flour.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sauté until they are browned on all sides, about 5-6 min. Mince the garlic, then add it to the pot. Add the broth, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary sprig(s), and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 h, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables : coarsely chop the onions; cut the celery stalks into 1 cm pieces; peel the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into 1 cm pieces.
  4. Melt the butter in another large pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until they are golden, about 20 min, with occasional stirring. Add the vegetables to the beef stew. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until the beef and vegetables are very tender, about 40 min. Season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaves and rosemary sprig(s), sprinkle with the chopped parsley, then serve.
(*) If the stew is too liquid, remove some of the excess broth and serve it separately as a soup.

Observations

This stew can be prepared a few days in advance and brought to a simmer before serving.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (490 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

530

Fat

21 g

33 %

Saturated 7.2 g
+ Trans 0.7 g

39 %

Cholesterol

90 mg

Sodium

600 mg

25 %

Carbohydrate

49 g

16 %

Fibre

5 g

22 %

Sugars

9 g

Net Carbs

44 g

Protein

36 g

Vitamin A

85 %

Vitamin C

46 %

Calcium

7 %

Iron

35 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Zinc
Good source of  :
Copper, Fibre, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Calcium, Vitamin D
Low  :
Calories, Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sodium
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 2
Vegetables 2
Meat and Alternatives 3 ½
Fats 4
Other Foods 0
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november 13, 2011 | I would make this recipe again

It was excellent! we used butter instead of oil, and added a splash of red wine to the meat. Cooked in Dutch oven, but otherwise followed recipe. Don't forget the bread to dip in the sauce, yummy!

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february 10, 2014 | I would make this recipe again

This recipe looks simple but it is delicious! I substituted 1/4c red wine for the tomato paste and marjoram for bay leaf.

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october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Yummy stew and it taste even better the next day. Perfect thick broth and tender meat. Will make again for sure.

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