Lazy Slow Cooker Irish Stew Recipe
A warm and filling dish containing tender chunks of beef, potatoes, root vegetables and a strong, stout beer. This hearty and satisfying meal is great served with some warm fresh bread and a cool crisp side salad.
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Equipment
- 6 qt or larger slow cooker
- Mixing Spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef, cubed
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, cut into 1" pieces
- 2 cups carrots, cut in 1" chunks
- 1 cup celery, cut in 1" chunks
- 1 cups onion, cut in 1" chunks
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped can substitute with 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bottle extra stout beer (1 bottle less one siip if you aren't going anywhere)
- 3 cups beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- instant mashed potato flakes (optional)
Instructions
- place liner in slow cooker, if using
- add beef, potatoes, vegetables, and all spices except bay leaves to slow cooker
- add broth and stout beer and stir to combine
- gently place bay leaves on top of mixture
- cover and cook on low for about 10 hours (anywhere from 8 - 12 works)
- after cooking, remove bay leaves and discard
- stir stew and add salt and /or pepper to taste
- Optional step: To thicken stew - add one tablespoon of instant mashed potato flakes to your slow cooker, stir and check. You can continue to add potato flakes, stirring in one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5493IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg