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ThisBeef Stewis a classic comforting dinner that is essential in the cooler months! Tender beef simmered in beef broth with carrots, onion, garlic and warm spices, cooked on the stovetop. Serve overmashed potatoeswithEASY Homemade Bread. Want to make this in the crockpot? Give myBeef Stew Crockpot Recipea try!
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This is the Best Ever Beef Stew
This Irish Beef Stew with mashed potatoes is truly exceptional. While the stew is stellar on its own with super tender meat, gravy (aka liquid gold) and sweet carrots & peas, but totally life changing when paired with mashed potatoes. Who doesn’t love a creamy spud? Trust me, one bite and you won’t regret serving it this way.
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Beef Stew Meat Recipe Ingredients
- olive oil
- stew meat
- carrots
- onion
- garlic
- seasonings and herbs: salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf
- beef broth
- butter + flour – to make a roux
- frozen peas
- mashed potatoesfor serving
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Beef Stew Meat Recipe Variations
Although my recipe uses beef stew meat, you can use whatever you happen to have on hand. This includes:
- chuck roast
- short rib
- bottom round roast
- top round roast
- arm roast
- oxtail
- cheek
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How to make the Best Beef Stew
1. Brown Stew Meat
Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. In a large pot or deep skillet, brown stew meat in olive oil until browned on all sides.
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2. Add Onions, Carrots, Garlic + Spices
Add in onions, carrots, garlic, and spices, including Bay Leaf. Cook another 5 minutes or so.
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Deglaze pan with beef broth. Cover and simmer 2-4 hours or until meat is very tender.
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3. Thicken Stew + Serve
Once meat is tender and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, remove bay leaf.
In a small bowl, stir softened butter and flour together until smooth and incorporated. Add butter mixture into the stew with the frozen peas. Stir to combine. Once the gravy thickens slightly, it’s done. Serve hot and over mashed potatoes (optional).
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Serving Suggestions for the Best Stew Recipe
While this is completely optional, adding a heaping scoop of stew poured over mashed potatoes is amazing! Make sure your mashed potatoes are extra creamy, buttery and tangy! Find out my secret ingredienthere.
Beef Stew with Potatoes storage
Allow stew to cool completely. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge. Beef Stew will be good for 4-5 days.
Freezing this Beef Stew Recipe
Place stew in a freezer safe container, or freezer ziploc bags. Using quart size bags would allow you to freeze single size serving portions to heat up for lunch!
Reheating this Best Ever Beef Stew
Reheat leftover beef stew either on the stovetop in a small saucepan for a few minutes or in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring periodically.
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I hope you love this classic dinner beef stew! It feeds a small crowd and is so comforting. The printable recipe card is below. Be sure to save, print, bookmark and share this recipe to keep it handy! Have a great week, friends!
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Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes
ThisIrish Beef Stewis a classic dinner that is essential in the cooler months! Warm, comforting, super tasty and perfect for dinner. Tender beef simmered in beef broth and served over mashed potatoes.
servings 4 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb stew meat
- 4 large carrots peeled & chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
- 1 large bay leaf or 2 small
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- mashed potatoes
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Season beef with salt & pepper. In a large pot or deep skillet, brown stew meat in olive oil until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Pour in onions, carrots, garlic, and spices. Cook another 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with beef broth. Cover and simmer 2-4 hours or until meat is very tender.
When you are ready to serve, remove bay leaf. In a small bowl, stir softened butter and flour together until smooth and incorporated. Stir butter mixture into the stew with the frozen peas. Once the gravy thickens slightly, it’s done. Serve hot over mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10460IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Stew, Beef Stew Recipe, How to Make Beef Stew, Stew Recipe