CrockPot Traditional Irish Beef Stew Recipe
2023-06-25- Cuisine: Irish
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner, Easy
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 9:00 h
- Ready In: 9:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
335 -
Carbohydrates
32 g -
Cholesterol
68 mg -
Fat
11 g -
Fiber
6 g -
Protein
30 g -
Saturated Fat
3.6 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
214 mg -
Sugar
3.2 g -
Trans Fat
4 g -
Unsaturated Fat
2.2 g -
Potassium
245 mg
Crockpot traditional Irish beef stew recipe. Delicious Irish beef stew made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and beef. You’ll love the flavor of this hearty dish.
What Exactly is Traditional Irish Beef Stew?
Irish stew is a traditional Irish dish that is hearty, filling, and delicious. It’s easy to make and the ingredients are inexpensive.
The dish has been around for centuries, but its exact origins are unknown. Some say it originated in Britain or France while others say it was created by Irish cooks who were trying to stretch their meat rations during Ireland’s Great Famine of 1845-1852.
The recipe varies from family to family but usually includes potatoes, onions, carrots, canned tomato soup, salt, and pepper. The meat should be cut into small pieces so it will cook quickly in the water or beer without drying out too much.
Why Irish beef stew is the best dish
When it comes to beef stew, Irish beef stew is the best. There are many reasons why this is the case. For example, the meat is cooked in a slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, and onions. The flavor of this dish comes from the spices that are added towards the end of cooking time: thyme, salt, and pepper.
Irish beef stew has been around for centuries and there are many variations on how to make it. Some people like to add ale or stout beer to their recipe for a richer taste. Others like to add parsnips or turnips instead of carrots or potatoes for an earthier flavor.
Slow-Cooking Tips for Beef Stew
Slow cooking is the best way to cook beef stew. It not only makes the meat tender but also helps it retain its flavor.
The first step in cooking a slow-cooked beef stew is to brown the meat. The browning process caramelizes the sugars in the meat and gives it a nice crusty finish. When you’re browning, make sure that you don’t overcrowd your pan or else you won’t get that beautiful sear on each piece of meat.
After you’ve browned your meat, add all of your vegetables and spices to your pot and cover it with water or stock. If you want to make sure that your vegetables are cooked through, add them at the beginning instead of at the end as they will take longer to cook than most other ingredients.
CrockPot Traditional Irish Beef Stew Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds (960 g) stewing beef, cubed
- 1 envelope dry onion soup
- 10 ¾ oz (325 ml) cans tomato soup
- 1 soup can water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (500 g) diced carrots
- 2 cups (500 g) diced potatoes
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced
- half head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1.4 cup (60 ml) water
Method
Step 1
Place stewing beef, onion soup, tomato soup, broccoli, water, salt, pepper, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a slow cooker. Cover the pot and cook on a Low-heat setting for 8 hours.
Step 2
Turn off the cooker and open the lid. Stir the stew well before serving. Serve hot.