Irish stew with beef and potatoes
4 servings
120 minutes
Irish stew with beef and potatoes is a cozy, warming dish with a deep history. Traditionally made by Irish farmers who had access to the simplest ingredients: meat, potatoes, and some vegetables. The stew's flavor is rich and hearty—tender beef infused with the aromas of garlic, rosemary, and sweet pepper harmonizes beautifully with soft potato chunks. Its creamy texture and spicy notes make it perfect for cold evenings or family meals. Irish stew is great for slow enjoyment—it can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with fresh bread that soaks up the thick aromatic sauce.
1
Chop the onion randomly and fry it in a large deep skillet over medium heat until golden. Then add the beef cut into medium pieces and fry until the beef changes color (just sear the meat). Next, add 2 cups of water and simmer for 45-60 minutes. Don't forget to add salt and pepper at this stage.
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Beef: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
While the beef is simmering, cut the pepper into medium pieces and the carrot into medium strips. Chop the garlic as finely as possible. After the beef has simmered for the specified time, add the pepper, carrot, and garlic along with another cup of water and simmer for another 15-25 minutes. Don't forget to stir occasionally.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 9 cloves
3
When the meat and vegetables have stewed for a sufficient time, add randomly chopped potatoes and stew until ready, don't forget the rosemary.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Dried rosemary: 1 teaspoon