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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes

Irresistible Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes for Comfort Bliss

Enjoy the savory flavors of this Irish stew with mashed potatoes, a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or lamb
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic (2-3 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or more fresh thyme
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots diced carrots other root vegetables can be used
  • 1 cup frozen peas or fresh peas
  • 2-3 leaves bay leaves remove before serving
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds potatoes Russets or Yukon Golds preferred
  • 1/2 cup butter or olive oil for a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup milk or cream non-dairy milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
Optional Variations
  • colcannon for an Irish twist on mashed potatoes
  • parsnips or turnips for added flavor and nutrition

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, chop the beef stew meat, dice the carrots, and measure herbs and spices.
  2. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, coat beef with flour, salt, and spices, then sear in the pot for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Build the Stew Base: Add beef broth, carrots, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low for 45 minutes.
  4. Add the Peas: Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaves, stir, and serve the stew hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to sear the beef thoroughly and add frozen peas only at the last moment for best texture.

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