Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes, a classic dish that embodies comfort and satisfaction. This recipe features tender beef or lamb simmered with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, all served atop a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this stew is sure to leave everyone reaching for seconds. The simplicity of the ingredients combined with the depth of flavor creates a nourishing meal perfect for any time of year.
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
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- In a Ziploc bag, combine stew meat, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Shake to coat the meat evenly.
- Sear the coated meat in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
- Gradually stir in the beef broth until well combined.
- Add carrots and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Five minutes before serving, add frozen peas to the stew.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and enjoy alongside creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg