Easy Crockpot Irish Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion)
(chopped
- 1 lb. baby potatoes)
(cubed
- 1/2 lb. carrots)
(diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 teaspoons garlic)
(minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley)
(chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Add olive oil to a saute pan and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the beef stew meat, and season with salt and pepper. Sear the beef on all sides, for about 3 minutes, until browned.
- 2
Add the beef to the crockpot, along with the onion, potatoes, and carrots.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour over the beef and vegetable mixture and add the bay leaf on top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- 4
20 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf. Combine the cornstarch and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl and pour into the beef stew. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add in the frozen peas and cover again. Once the peas are heated through and the stew has thickened, garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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About this Recipe
Looking for that deeply comforting, homemade taste without spending all day in the kitchen? This Easy Crockpot Irish Beef Stew is your answer, delivering an incredible depth of flavor with minimal hands-on effort, perfect for a cozy family meal.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of this Irish beef stew lies in the slow cooker method. It transforms humble beef stew meat into incredibly tender, fall-apart pieces while infusing the entire dish with rich, savory notes. The long, gentle simmer melds the flavors of hearty vegetables like baby potatoes, carrots, and yellow onion with aromatic garlic, thyme, and the umami depth of Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste, creating a truly satisfying experience.
What to Expect
Prepare for a hearty bowl of warmth that tastes like it's been simmering for days. You'll find lusciously tender beef that practically melts in your mouth, surrounded by sweet, soft carrots and creamy potatoes. The rich, savory broth, thickened just right with a cornstarch slurry, carries subtle herbal notes from the thyme and bay leaf, brightened by a final flourish of fresh parsley and plump frozen peas. It's a comforting, deeply flavorful stew that nourishes the soul, perfect for a chilly evening.
Customization & Variations
This robust stew is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can easily adjust the amount of minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, or thyme to fine-tune the flavor profile to your liking. For a brighter finish, don't shy away from adding extra fresh parsley at the end. If you prefer a slightly thinner consistency, you can reduce the amount of cornstarch used in the slurry; for a thicker stew, a little more cornstarch can be added.
Serving & Context
This Easy Crockpot Irish Beef Stew is the quintessential cozy dinner, ideal for a relaxed weekend meal or a comforting weeknight treat. Serve it hot with a side of crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory broth. It's a satisfying dish that needs little else to complete a meal.