Recipe of Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds (700g) of beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup Guinness Stout (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, add the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until they become translucent.

4. 4

   Return the browned beef to the pot, and add the carrots and potatoes.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth and Guinness Stout (if using). Add the bay leaf and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaf.

8. 8

   Serve the Irish Beef Stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy your taste of Ireland!