Irish Beef Stew
Adapted from Simply Whisked
The Irish know how to cook a mean stew, and not waste parsnips to boot! Laugh at the snow falling outside as you enjoy this hearty, filling brew of a stew, with a secret ingredient that is as Irish as it gets. Your parsnips will shine and your belly will be satisfied.
INGREDIENTS
For serving:
INSTRUCTIONS
- Liberally season the meat with salt & pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large stockpot. When the oil is hot, add the beef and brown.
- Add the onion, carrots, parsnip, garlic powder and garlic. All the vegetables to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beer and beef broth and submerge the herbs. Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer.
- Simmer the stew over medium-low heat for 2 hours.
- Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup beef broth with flour until smooth. Stir the mixture into the stew along with the frozen peas.
- Increase heat to medium and continue to cook for about ten more minutes, or until the stew has thickened.
- Before serving, remove the herbs and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper, to taste.
- Serve with creme fraiche sour cream, chopped parsley, and crackers like these or bread like this.
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