Irish Beef Stew

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I got this recipe from a friend who recently vacationed in Ireland. This is one of my favorite easy dinners! The stout beer really adds a great flavor.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 pounds beef chuck

cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 pound carrots

peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

6 large potatoes

peeled and cut into large chunks

1 white onion

cut into large chunks

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 cups beef broth

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (e.g. Guinness(r))

1 tablespoon cold water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat then fry in the hot oil until browned. Place the carrots potatoes onion and garlic in a large slow cooker. Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Mix together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer.

Step 2

Cover and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. During the last hour before serving dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and then stir into the broth. Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes to thicken.

Nutritional Information

Irish Beef Stew

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 597

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.6g 55%

Carbohydrates: 62.5g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 8.9g 36%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 26.8g 41%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 49%

Cholesterol: 81.6mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 9810.6IU 196%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.6mg 97%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 86%

Vitamin C: 63.8mg 106%

Folate: 72.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 79.6mg 8%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 102.1mg 37%

Potassium: 1925.1mg 54%

Sodium: 497.8mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 241.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.