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Easy Crockpot Irish Beef Stew Recipe

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This Easy Crockpot Irish Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Tender beef chuck slow-cooked with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich, flavorful broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. The slow cooker method ensures melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly tender veggies with minimal effort, making it an ideal recipe for convenient yet delicious home-cooked meals.

  • Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes (low) or 4 hours 50 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 large celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3-4 medium yellow potatoes, cubed
  • 3 large carrots, diced

Beef

  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces

Seasonings & Extras

  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup white flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 32 ounces low sodium beef stock
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 medium bay leaves
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef chuck pieces dry with paper towels, then season them lightly with salt. Dredge the beef pieces evenly in the white flour, shaking off any excess flour to ensure a light coating.
  2. Sear the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured beef pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, and brown them on all sides to develop a rich flavor. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic until the onion is translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  4. Assemble in Crockpot: Transfer the seared beef and sautéed vegetables to the crockpot. Add the diced carrots and cubed potatoes on top.
  5. Add Liquids and Herbs: Pour the low sodium beef stock over the ingredients in the crockpot. Add the fresh thyme sprigs (or dried thyme) and bay leaves. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if needed.
  6. Cook the Stew: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Final Seasoning: Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired before serving.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, you can marinate the beef in a bit of the beef stock with herbs overnight before cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, thicken the broth at the end with a slurry of cornstarch and water, cooking a few minutes on the stovetop.
  • Fresh thyme is recommended, but dried thyme works well as a substitute.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 4.5 hours (high) in crockpot
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/easy-crockpot-irish-beef-stew-recipe/