Description
This Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion. Packed with tender beef (or lamb) simmered in a rich broth, combined with hearty vegetables and served atop creamy mashed potatoes, this dish warms your soul and brings families together. Easy to prepare and filled with traditional flavors, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a taste of Ireland from the comfort of your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds beef stew meat (or lamb)
- 1/4 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 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 bay leaves
- Mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- In a Ziploc bag, mix stew meat with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Shake well to coat.
- Sear the coated meat in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
- Slowly stir in beef broth to combine with the meat.
- Add carrots and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Five minutes before serving, add frozen peas.
- Discard bay leaves and serve warm alongside fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg