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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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A hearty and comforting Irish Stew made with tender beef stew meat, fresh vegetables, and rich beef broth, slow-cooked to perfection and served with creamy mashed potatoes. This classic dish brings traditional Irish flavors to your table with easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds Beef Stew Meat or Lamb
  • ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 4 Cups Beef Broth
  • 5 Each Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 Each Bay Leaves
  • Mashed Potatoes for Serving

Cooking Essentials

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meat Coating: Add the beef stew meat, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh rosemary, and dried thyme to a large Ziploc bag. Seal and shake well to evenly coat all pieces of meat with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Heat the Oil and Sear Meat: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated meat and sear on all sides until nicely browned to develop flavor.
  3. Add Broth and Vegetables: Slowly pour in 4 cups of beef broth while stirring continuously to incorporate all browned bits from the pot. Add peeled and chunked carrots along with 2 bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Simmer the Stew: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Let the stew cook gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Add Peas and Finalize: Five minutes before the cooking time ends, stir in 1 cup of frozen peas. After cooking, remove the bay leaves and discard. Serve the stew hot with mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Once removed from heat, the stew will continue to thicken as it cools. If you desire a thicker consistency, add a small amount of instant mashed potato flakes to the stew and stir.
  • Traditionally, Irish Stew is made with lamb or mutton; however, beef stew meat is a more accessible and affordable alternative in many places.
  • For best flavor, use fresh herbs when possible and quality beef broth.
  • This recipe can be adapted for slow cooker preparation by transferring ingredients and cooking on low for 6-8 hours.

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Keywords: Irish stew, beef stew, lamb stew, traditional Irish recipe, comfort food, one-pot meal, mashed potatoes

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