Gerry's Irish Beef Stew

This hearty Irish stew recipe is loaded with savory beef, satisfying vegetables, and lots of rich flavor.

Irish Stew Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need for this Irish stew recipe:

· Oil: This Irish stew starts with a tablespoon of vegetable oil (for cooking the beef).
· Beef: You'll need a pound of beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes.
· Vegetables: You'll also need an onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
· Water: The seasoned broth starts with three cups of water.
· Seasonings: This Irish stew recipe is seasoned with gravy mix, a beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Note: If you want to make a more traditional Irish stew, consider using lamb instead of beef and simply seasoning the dish with just salt and pepper.

How to Make Irish Stew

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Irish stew at home:

1. Cook the beef, then stir in the onion, carrots, and celery.
2. Mix the water with the gravy mix and bouillon cube, then stir into the pot.
3. Add the remaining seasonings and cook for one hour.
4. Add the potatoes and simmer until they are tender.

What to Serve With Irish Stew

Serve this classic Irish stew over mashed potatoes for a hearty, carb-rich dinner. You can also consider pairing it with bread to soak up all those flavorful juices. Here are a few top-rated ideas:

· Irresistible Irish Soda Bread
· French Baguettes
· Classic Dinner Rolls
· Basic Corn Muffins

How to Store Irish Stew

Store your leftover Irish stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave or on the stove.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This one has a great flavor and it's been made many times," says Famous. "We all love it! My kids are excited when it's on our menu. Most of the time I make Cheddar Bay biscuits with it."

"I made this in a Crock-Pot using low sodium beef broth instead of bouillon and water because I'm on a low sodium diet," according to JEY76. "It was delicious!! I also added extra carrots because I love them. Great recipe!"

"It was super easy," says Kylatia. "I doubled the water and carrots. Then added some parsnips. It went over well with the family."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams