Gram's Irish Stew

This is a stick-to-the-ribs stew I learned as a child from my Gram's. If you like a thicker stew, you can use more cornstarch.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 746 Calories

Ingredients

• water to cover
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
• 10 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 teaspoons sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the oil and season with the sage; cook the beef until browned on all sides; drain.

Step 2

Place beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and beef bouillon in a slow cooker; season with salt. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Set slow cooker to HIGH and cover. Cook for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Whisk together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl until smooth; stir through the stew. Allow the stew to cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.