Description
Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This delightful recipe combines tender beef or lamb with a medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. The addition of creamy mashed potatoes creates a satisfying balance, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With its nourishing ingredients and robust flavors, this stew is sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- In a large Ziploc bag, combine the stew meat, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh rosemary, and dried thyme. Shake well to coat the meat evenly.
- Add the seasoned meat to the hot oil and sear until browned on all sides.
- Gradually stir in the beef broth while mixing continuously. Add carrots and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the last five minutes of cooking, add frozen peas and remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg