Crockpot Irish Beef Stew

5 from 1 vote

Nothing is much more comforting than a nice bowl of Irish beef stew. Flavors are brought out by searing the meat then cooking all day in beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and lots of root vegetables

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 15 mins

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot Irish Beef Stew

Servings:

Calories: 337kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

slow cooker
large saute pan
tongs
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 pounds cubed stew beef
6 large cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar check for gluten-free
2 large bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
5-6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3-4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3-4 small parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, cubed
4 cups beef broth check for gluten-free
1 can Guiness beer swap out for a gluten-free beer

Instructions

Brown the cubed stew beef. In a large saute pan, add the oil and heat. Using tongs, place beef into the pan and cook until the beef gets a nice golden brown color, turn the beef over and brown the other side. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef to the slow cooker. Pour about 1/3 cup of broth into the sauce pan, scraping the sides to get all the droppings. Pour into the crockpot.
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Add the sugar, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves, ground thyme, salt, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onions, beef broth, and beer to the crockpot. Cover.
Cook the beef stew. Cook on high for 6-8 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Season with additional salt if needed.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker beef stew, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a bowl then pouring into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the stew is done cooking.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Stick with only using root vegetables to prevent mushy veggies.
Swap the Guinness with a gluten free beer and double check the ingredient labels of the balsamic vinegar and beef broth to create a gluten-free stew.

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