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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes

Hearty Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes for Cozy Comfort

This Irish Stew with Mashed Potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender meat, vegetables, and a thick broth for a warm meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat or lamb/mutton for a rustic twist
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or substitute with fresh onion
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary use 1 tsp dried if fresh isn't available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme can substitute with oregano
  • 4 cups Beef Broth homemade or low-sodium options
  • 3 medium Carrots chopped, can swap with parsnips
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or fresh when in season
  • 2 Bay Leaves remove before serving
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes starchy variety like Russets or Yukon Golds
  • 1/2 cup Butter or use olive oil for a lighter touch
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Cream can swap with plant milk for dairy-free
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential seasonings

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the beef stew meat into 1-inch chunks, then coat with flour, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme in a resealable bag.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the seasoned beef for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Add beef broth and scrape browned bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Add chopped carrots and bay leaves, letting it bubble for a couple of minutes.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in frozen peas about 5 minutes before finishing. Remove bay leaves.
  8. Serve the stew in bowls alongside creamy mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Stews get better with time. Consider making it a day ahead for maximum flavor.

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