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Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes

A hearty Irish-style beef stew slow-simmered with vegetables and served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Irish Stew
  • 2 lb beef chuck cubed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lb russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk warm

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in olive oil until golden.
  2. Cook vegetables and garlic in same pot.
  3. Add flour, broth, beef, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours until tender.
  5. Boil and mash potatoes with butter and milk.
  6. Serve stew over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Classic comfort food perfect for cold days.