Friday, March 14, 2014

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Irish Beef Stew Recipe




Rich and hearty, this stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it's an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday. —Carrie Karleen, St. Nicolas, Quebec


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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min.
Cook: 3-1/4 hours
MAKES: 15 servings


Ingredients

    8 bacon strips, diced
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
    1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
    3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
    2 medium carrots, chopped
    1/4 cup chopped celery
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
    1 cup dark stout beer or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
    2 bay leaves
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
    2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    2 tablespoons cold water
    1 cup frozen peas




Directions

    In a stock pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Brown beef in the bacon drippings. Remove and set aside.
    In the same pan, saute the mushrooms, leeks, carrots and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato paste until blended. Add the broth, beer, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and rosemary. Return beef and bacon to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
    Add potatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour longer or until potatoes are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add peas; heat through. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).



Nutritional Facts

1 cup equals 301 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 441 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.


Originally published as Irish Beef Stew in Country Woman October/November 2008, p29






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