The original Irish Stew consists of neck of mutton, almost as much potato as meat, and sliced onions arranged in layers and stewed. I make this beef version exactly as it was passed on to me by my mum.
1 kg | stewing beef cubes, of about 2 cm | ||
2/3 cup | white flour (all purpose) | 90 g | |
1/4 cup | canola oil | 65 mL | |
8 cloves | garlic, minced | ||
2 1/4 cups | beef broth | 560 mL | |
2 tbsp | tomato paste | 35 g | |
2 tbsp | sugar | 24 g | |
1 tbsp | Worcestershire sauce | 15 mL | |
1 sprig | rosemary, fresh | 5 g | |
3 | bay leaf | 0.4 g | |
2 | onions, coarsely chopped | 400 g | |
4 stalks | celery, cut into 1 cm pieces | 280 g | |
6 | potatoes, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces | 1.2 kg | |
4 | carrots, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces | 400 g | |
1/4 cup | butter, unsalted | 55 g | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
4 tbsp | Italian parsley, fresh, chopped | 20 g |
A slow cooker is needed to make this recipe.
This stew can be prepared a few days in advance and brought to a simmer before serving.
per 1 serving (400 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 500 |
Fat 19 g 30 % |
Saturated
6.9 g
38 % |
Cholesterol 90 mg |
Sodium 320 mg 13 % |
Carbohydrate 48 g 16 % |
Fibre 5 g 21 % |
Sugars 8 g |
Net Carbs 43 g |
Protein 35 g |
Vitamin A 73 % |
Vitamin C 44 % |
Calcium 6 % |
Iron 32 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 2 |
Vegetables | 2 |
Meat and Alternatives | 3 ½ |
Fats | 4 |
Other Foods | 0 |
This was really good, not a super quick to make slow cooker recipe, but definitely a tasty one.