Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
This Irish Beef Stew recipe is full of tender beef and vegetables. It's easy to make, hearty, and the ultimate comfort food for cold weather.
Servings 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoon water for slurry
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. As it warms, toss the cut beef with ⅓ cup flour either in a mixing bowl or sealed bag.
- Once the skillet is hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown the meat. Once browned on each side, transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add to the slow cooker along with the beef broth, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the stew on low for 8-10 hours. At the last half hour, stir in the frozen peas and flour slurry.
- Place the lid back on and let continue cooking for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
