Irish Stew

This hearty Irish stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion is an easy, one-pot meal for St. Patrick's Day or any cold, blustery day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2.5 tablespoons dry brown gravy mix
• 8 medium potatoes, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery.

Step 2

Mix water, gravy mix, and bouillon together in a small bowl; pour into the stockpot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and oregano. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.

Step 3

Stir in potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.