Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes (Printable View)

Hearty beef or lamb stew with root vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes for satisfying comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Stew Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 3 pounds beef stew meat or lamb, cut into chunks
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Liquids and Vegetables

10 - 4 cups beef broth
11 - 5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
12 - 2 bay leaves
13 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ For Serving

14 - Mashed potatoes, prepared

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Add olive oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-high flame until shimmering.
02 - Combine stew meat, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme in a large resealable bag. Shake thoroughly to evenly coat the meat.
03 - Transfer the seasoned and coated meat to the Dutch oven. Sear on all sides until browned.
04 - Gradually pour the beef broth into the pot, stirring constantly to incorporate and deglaze browned bits.
05 - Add carrots and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
07 - Five minutes before completing cooking, stir in frozen peas and continue to simmer.
08 - Remove the bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
09 - Ladle the stew into bowls and serve over prepared mashed potatoes.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For enhanced flavor, use lamb shoulder and simmer the stew for up to two hours for extra tenderness.