Irish Beef Stew Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 700 g/1 lb 9 oz chuck steak or braising steak, cut into 6-7cm chunks
 Seasoned flour, for dusting
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 1 onion, roughly chopped
 Carrots3 , cut in to chunks
 Potatoes2 , cut in to chunks
 425 ml/3/4pt beef stock
 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley and chives

Directions

MAKING
1. Toss the beef in seasoned flour and shake off any excess flour.
2. In a large pan, heat oil
3. Fry the beef in batches until brown all over.
4. Set aside in a plate
5. To the same frying pan, add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 3 minutes more.
7. Add the beef to the simmering pan, pour over the stock and season with salt and pepper
8. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat.
9. Simmer covered for 1 1/2-2 hrs or until the beef is tender.

SERVING
10. Sprinkle with herbs and serve hot.
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