Irish Style Beef Stew

Beef stew is a simple meal that’s full of complex, meaty flavor. It’s the kind of meal that’s beloved by those meat-and-potato eaters as well as soup lovers. This Irish meal is filled with rich, meaty flavor, tender vegetables, and melt-in-your-mouth beef! Perfectly seasoned using our French Onion Soup Starter.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Total Time

3 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tbs Montana Steak Seasoning
• 3 strip bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp granulated garlic
• 3 large carrots, peeled, chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 2 lb baby Yukon potatoes with skin on (cut in half)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• ½ cup French Onion Soup Starter
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp kosher salt (more to taste if needed) 1 tsp pepper (more to taste if needed) fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
3. Add beef cubes, season the beef generously with Montana Steak Seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove all the browned meat from the pot.
4. Add the onions and bacon to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Deglaze with coffee.
5. Return the meat to the pot. Add the flour and stir to coat the meat and onions.
6. Add the , beef broth, French Onion Soup, tomato paste, potatoes, seasoning and carrots to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and bring the pot to a simmer.
7. Cover the pot. Place it in the oven and bake for 3 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard the bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty artisan bread or over mashed potatoes.