Simple Slow Cooker Irish Stew

Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with this simple and hearty Irish stew recipe that comes together so easily in the slow cooker.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
• 1.5 cups water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook stew meat until browned on all side, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer browned meat to the insert of a slow cooker. Add potatoes, onion, water, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Cover and cook on Low power for 8 hours.