Irish Spiced Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into cubes 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups (470ml) beef broth 2 cups (470ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240ml) red wine 1 cup (240ml) red wine
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 6g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. 2.
   In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Return the beef to the pot and add the carrots, parsnips, celery, and potatoes.
4. 4.
   Pour in the beef broth and red wine. Add the bay leaves, ground cloves, ground allspice, black pepper, and salt.
5. 5.
   Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. 6.
   Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. 7.
   Serve the Irish Spiced Beef Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — Choose a tender cut of beef, such as chuck, for the best results. Trim any excess fat before cubing it.
• Red wine — Opt for a dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, to enhance the flavors of the stew.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, marinate the beef in the spice mixture overnight before cooking.
• If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
• Serve the stew with crusty Irish soda bread for a complete Irish meal.

Serving advice

Irish Spiced Beef Stew is best served hot in deep bowls. Accompany it with a slice of warm Irish soda bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Presentation advice

Garnish the stew with a sprinkle of fresh parsley to add a pop of color. Serve it in rustic bowls to enhance the traditional Irish feel.