How to Make Slow Cooker Irish Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish stew is a classic, hearty meal that has been a staple in Irish households for centuries. Traditionally made with lamb or mutton, potatoes, and other root vegetables, it's a comforting and filling dish perfect for chilly evenings. While the traditional method of making Irish stew involves simmering the ingredients in a pot on the stove, we've developed a slow cooker version that makes the process even easier and more convenient. Our Slow Cooker Irish Stew recipe retains all the flavors a...

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Ingredients

  • 3 russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle stout beer, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to the slow cooker with vegetables.
  • Pour 1/4 cup beer into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of beef off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in tomato paste; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Pour remaining beer, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until potatoes and carrots are easily pierced with a fork, about 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 365mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 937mg