Irish Beef Stew

Recipe View 0 mins Gather all of your ingredients to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.

Recipe View 2 mins Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Toss the beef cubes with flour to coat evenly. This will help create a beautiful sear and thicken the stew. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Fry the beef in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the temperature and steam the beef instead of browning it. (10-15 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into a large slow cooker.

Recipe View 0 mins Arrange the browned beef on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth and tomato paste together until well combined. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker along with the Irish stout beer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 hrs Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours, depending on your schedule. The longer it cooks, the more tender the beef will become.

Recipe View 1 mins During the last hour before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the broth in the slow cooker. (1 minute)

Recipe View 7 mins Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew thickens to your desired consistency. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Serve hot and enjoy the fruits of your labor!