Slow-Cooker Irish Beef Stew
with carrots and potatoes

Name: Slow-Cooker Irish Beef Stew
Cook time: 445 min
Total time: 445 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Onions, medium, chopped; 1 lb Carrots, chopped; 2 tsp Ginger, fresh, grated; 3 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 lb Beef stew meat, cubed; 2 Tbsp Flour, all-purpose (opt); 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1/2 lb Potatoes, russet, peeled and chopped; 3 Tbsp Tomato paste; 3 Tbsp Soy sauce, low-sodium; 2 Bay leaves; 1 tsp Thyme, dried; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (opt); 3 cups Stock, low-sodium beef (sub any type stock); 1/2 cup Beer, Guinness (sub stock); 1 cup Peas, frozen or canned

Active: 25 min Total: 7 hr 25 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

We've revised this hearty Irish stew to infuse it with more comforting and cozy flavor than the original version which was a hit back in 2015. This slow-cooker meal is sure to bring you luck and warmth this St. Patrick's Day and is great served alongside an Irish (or any!) beer.

Ingredients

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Servings:

Slow-Cooker Irish Beef Stew:

Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
Carrots - 1 lb , chopped
Ginger, fresh - 2 tsp , grated
Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
Beef stew meat, cubed - 1 lb
Flour, all-purpose (opt) - 2 Tbsp
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Potatoes, russet - 1/2 lb , peeled and chopped
Tomato paste - 3 Tbsp
Soy sauce, low-sodium - 3 Tbsp
Bay leaves - 2
Thyme, dried - 1 tsp
Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/4 tsp
Stock, low-sodium beef - 3 cups (sub any type stock)
Beer, Guinness - 1/2 cup (sub stock)
Peas, frozen or canned - 1 cup

Prep

Onions / Carrots / Ginger / Garlic - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Beef - Season with some salt and pepper and tenderize. Optional step: Toss meat with flour. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and then sear meat until browned on the outside. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Slow-cook stew - Peel and cube potatoes. Combine tomato paste, soy sauce, bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes, stock and Guinness in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add onions, carrots, ginger, garlic, beef and potatoes. Cook stew until beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours on low (4 to 5 hours on high).

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Make

When stew is almost finished cooking, drain peas (if using canned) or defrost in the microwave (if using frozen). Stir into stew and continue cooking for 5 minutes more.
Remove bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

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Slow-Cooker Irish Beef Stew with carrots and potatoes