How To Cook Irish Beef Stew? by Arlene's Experience #irishbeefstew

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

Guinness stout

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic stout

💰Cheaper: dark beer

Non-alcoholic stout maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon cubes are economical.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while parsnips are often less costly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.

Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, Guinness stout, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Add potatoes and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

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