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    Irish Stew

    February 24, 2022 by Laureen King

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    This Irish Stew recipe is one of my best stew recipes! This savory stew is flavored with Guinness beer and red wine! A perfect dinner recipe for St. Patrick's Day. A saucy stew of beef and vegetables in a cast-iron pot via @artandthekitchIrish Stew with an incredibly flavorful sauce that is made with Guinness Beer and red wine. via @artandthekitchIrish Stew is one of my best Beef Stew recipes! This savory stew flavored with Guinness beer and red wine! A perfect dinner recipe for St. Patrick's Day. via @artandthekitch

    This Irish Stew recipe is one of my best stew recipes! Hearty, savory stew flavored with Guinness beer and red wine! A perfect dinner recipe for St. Patrick's Day. One of Ireland's most popular dishes Irish stew is pure comfort food!

    A saucy Irish stew of beef and vegetables in a cast iron pot

    Celebrating St. Patrick's Day would not be complete without Irish Beef Stew and Guinness Beer. The combination of stout beer and red wine makes an incredible sauce for this flavorful stew. The house smells amazing while this traditional Irish dish is cooking. Well almost traditional, I used beef instead of lamb or mutton. For a French version of tender beef stew, try my Beef Bourguignon recipe.

    Pot of beef stew with potatoes, carrots and vegetables in rich gravy.

    Tips for making this great dish

    • I cooked this stew in the oven but this recipe also works great in the slow cooker or even an Instant Pot.
    • If you use fresh garden potatoes or carrots you don’t need to peel them, but be sure to peel older potatoes and carrots.
    • Traditional Irish Stew is made with lamb, potatoes, onions, and parsley, but feel free to add your favorite veggies like carrots, leeks, parsnips, or even cabbage.
    • As lamb or mutton are not easily available in Canada I make my Irish Stew with beef and add a variety of veggies.
    • What cut of beef works best for Irish stew? I use an inexpensive cut like a well-marbled chuck roast or sirloin.
    • What to serve with Irish stew? I like soda bread or soft dinner rolls which are great for soaking up that extra broth left on the plate. 
    stewing beef and vegetables in a dutch oven.

    How to Change this Irish Stew Recipe

    • Typically, this Irish Stew is made with lamb or mutton but I prefer to make it with beef stew.
    • Add in mushrooms (if desired)
    • Stir in cooked bacon for a different flavor.
    • Add some fluffy dumplings. I have a great recipe on my Chicken and Dumplings recipe.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Ingredients required to make this savory stew.

    Chuck of beef, vegetables and all ingredients for making Irish Stew.

    Chop roast into bite sized chunks, season with salt and pepper, and dust with all purpose flour. I like to use a sirloin or chuck roast for beef stew.

    Cubes of raw beef seasoned with salt and pepper.

    Chop vegetables into bite sized pieces.

    Cubes of potatoes, celery, carrots, and onions.

    Heat olive oil in large dutch oven, cast iron pot or heavy skillet. Add beef and sear, work in batches to avoid over-crowding the skillet. This allows for a good sear on the beef.

    Cubes of beef searing in stainless steel frying pan.

    Remove beef from skillet and set aside. Add more olive oil if necessary. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onion. Cook until slightly browned.

    Potatoes, carrots, celery and onions searing in stainless steel skillet.

    Remove vegetables from skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute. Deglaze pan with red wine. Stir in Guinness beer, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings. Add beef and vegetables back in, cover and cook in oven for 1 to 2 hours. You can also transfer the stew to a slow cooker and cook for 3 to 4 hours.

    Pot of beef stew with potatoes, carrots and vegetables in rich gravy.

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    This post was originally published 03/14/2012. I occasionally update with fresh tips, content and photos. Current update 02/24/2022

    Pot of Irish beef stew with carrots, potatoes, celery in brown gravy.

    Irish Stew

    Laureen King
    A sensational stew recipe flavored with Guinness Beer and Red Wine.
    3.84 from 65 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 8
    Calories 436 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pound stewing beef cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup flour
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 large russet potato (about 2 cups) cut into cubes
    • 3 large red potatoes (about 3 cups) cut into cubes
    • 3 stalks celery sliced
    • 3 large carrots, (about 2 cups) cut into ½ inch pieces
    • 1 large onion (about 11/2 cups) diced
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 6 large garlic cloves (about ¼ cup) minced
    • ¾ cup red wine
    • ¾ cup Guinness beer
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ tablespoon dried thyme
    • 2 bay leaves small
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 tablespoon cold water

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the olive oil in large skillet or dutch oven, medium-high heat.
    • Salt and pepper beef, dust with flour and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. (work in batches to avoid overcrowding pan)
    • Remove from pan and set aside.
    • Add more oil to skillet if necessary. Next add potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion to skillet Cook until potatoes slightly browned (about 10 mins)
    • Remove from skillet, set aside.
    • Add butter to skillet.
    • Add garlic and sauté about 1 minute, until fragrant.
    • Deglaze pan with red wine. Add Guinness beer, beef stock, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and bay leaves.
    • Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Next, add beef and vegetables back into the skillet or dutch oven.
    • Cover and transfer to oven to bake at 350 degrees for 1-2 hours until vegetables and beef are tender.
    • If using slow cooker, cook 3-4 hours on low.
    • If stew needs to be thickened add slurry (1 tablespoon flour whisked together with 1 tablespoon cold water). Return pot to stovetop and over medium heat slowly stir slurry into the stew stirring constantly. Cook 5-10 minutes until thickened
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 669mgPotassium: 1538mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4747IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword beef stew, Irish stew
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    Comments

    1. Tracy

      March 22, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Can it be made without red wine or Guinness? I don't ever cook with wine or beer (or drink it) and I wouldn't know what to do with the leftover bottles.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 22, 2016 at 7:02 pm

        Hi Tracy, the red wine and Guinness really add some great flavour, but why not give the recipe a try without it. Let me know if you do.

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        • Susan

          March 10, 2018 at 7:30 am

          I never know what kind of wine to use when cooking. I often just skip it it but I would really like to make this stew for guests and I want it to be really good. What kind of wine should I buy?

          Reply
          • Laureen King

            March 10, 2018 at 7:48 am

            Any kind of red wine will work, but I usually use a full bodied red wine like a cabernet sauvignon or a merlot.

            Reply
        • Valerie

          March 17, 2022 at 9:54 am

          I have made it without red wine or beer & it still tastes very delicious! My favorite stew

          Reply
      • Mike

        March 13, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Tracy, you are too funny. Bottoms up!

        Reply
    2. Karen Simpson

      April 16, 2016 at 11:48 pm

      Absolutely best stew ever. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 17, 2016 at 6:53 am

        Thank you Karen, I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Jill

      August 29, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Made this last night following instructions. Turned it on for the "recommended" slow cooker time, and the potatoes are still raw. Maybe it should be just cooked on low for 8 hours, not 3-4.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        August 29, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Hi Jill, I'd love to help you trouble shoot this. Did you sauté the potatoes with onions etc, before transferring to crockpot? Another factor could be the size the the potatoes were cut into.

        Reply
    4. Mary Lou

      September 25, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Is it ok to substitute lamb for the beef?

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      • Laureen King

        September 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

        Hi Mary Lou, Although I have never tried lamb in this recipe, I think it would taste terrific!

        Reply
    5. Debbie

      January 08, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Made this today in my Dutch Oven. It was perfect! I doubled the recipe so we will have some yummy leftovers. Thank you - great recipe!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        January 08, 2017 at 6:26 pm

        Thank you Debbie, my family always says this stew tastes even better the next day, so doubling up is a good idea!

        Reply
    6. Kay

      January 19, 2018 at 11:26 am

      4 stars
      No where in list of ingredients are bay leaves mentioned. Not until Step #8...... addd bay leaves; I guessed at 2 leaves.

      Reply
      • Yvette

        March 14, 2018 at 4:10 pm

        They’re 3rd from last on the list of ingredients

        Reply
    7. Marty A Henry

      November 11, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Can this Irish Stew recipe be made with lamb instead?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 11, 2018 at 6:38 pm

        yes absolutely Marty.

        Reply
    8. Diana

      February 18, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      Love this stew..I left out the beer and wine because I didn’t have any in the pantry...was delicious nonetheless!!!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        February 20, 2019 at 1:53 pm

        Hey Diana, happy you enjoyed the recipe, but do try it with the beer and wine. It adds incredible flavour.

        Reply
    9. Patty

      April 14, 2019 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      I'm making this today for the second or third time. It's a great recipe 😊 Have older neighbors that we enjoy sharing a meal with from time to time. They really enjoyed this before and so did we. This is a perfect day for it as it's snowing sideways here in Michigan❄️ And it was the perfect excuse for buying a six pack of Guinness!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 19, 2019 at 9:03 pm

        Hi Patty, what a wonderful thing to do, I'm sure your neighbours really appreciate it. And yes any excuse to buy Guinness works for me!

        Reply
    10. Liz

      March 16, 2020 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      Mmmmmm....such delicious comfort food!!! Perfect for dinner this week!!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 17, 2020 at 8:58 am

        Thank you Liz, my husband loves this recipe!

        Reply
    11. Suzanne

      April 06, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      A very delicious Stew! One of the best I have ever tasted!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 07, 2020 at 8:49 am

        Thank you Suzanne for taking the time to comment and rate my recipe. Appreciated!

        Reply
    12. Wendy

      December 19, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe! I made in the dutch oven and let it simmer on the stove for 2 hours on low heat. I followed measurements, but left out potatoes as I was serving the stew with mashed potatoes. Browned the meat in the dutch oven, but sautéed the vegetables on a different pan to not burn the brown bits from the meat. I felt this was a game changer(!!) as my friend had made this a few times before and she was never able to brown the meat as brown as she'd like in fear of burning the bottom of the pot.
      After simmering for two hours I added the flour slurry but it didn't thicken as much as I hoped, so I added a tsp of cornstarch and water slurry to help.
      I am so satisfied with this recipe and will make again and again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        December 20, 2020 at 12:31 pm

        Awesome Wendy, it means a lot to me that you took the time to comment and rate my recipe. Have a wonderful Christmas.

        Reply
    13. Andrea Vollmer

      February 13, 2021 at 2:49 am

      Hello from Hamburg😃
      I love this Irish Stew an my family too...
      Thanks for this delicious recipe 🤗💕

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        February 13, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Hello from Canada Andrea, so glad your family likes this recipe!

        Reply

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