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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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This hearty Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is a comforting classic, featuring tender beef stew meat slow-cooked with aromatic herbs, carrots, and peas in a rich beef broth. Served alongside creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a wholesome family meal.

Ingredients

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Stew

  • 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

For Serving

  • Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Dutch Oven: Add olive oil to a large Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Season the Meat: In a large ziplock bag, combine beef stew meat with all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, fresh rosemary, and dried thyme. Shake well to coat the meat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Sear the Meat: Carefully add the flour-coated meat to the hot oil in the Dutch oven. Sear the meat on all sides until it develops a rich brown crust, which helps to enhance the stew’s flavor.
  4. Add the Broth: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to deglaze the pot and mix the browned bits into the liquid.
  5. Add Vegetables and Bay Leaves: Stir in the peeled and chunked carrots along with the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Simmer the Stew: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  7. Add Peas: Five minutes before the stew is done, stir in the frozen peas to heat through without losing their freshness and color.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaves from the stew. Serve the hot Irish stew alongside creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute beef stew meat with lamb for a more traditional Irish flavor.
  • Ensure to brown the meat well to develop deeper flavors in the stew.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced aroma and taste.
  • Mashed potatoes can be prepared ahead to save time.

Keywords: Irish stew, beef stew, mashed potatoes, comfort food, traditional Irish recipe

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