Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew

5 stars

The ultimate one-pot dinner recipe, this slow cooker Irish stew is filled with hearty vegetables, creamy potatoes and tender beef.

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Irish

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings

Calories 397kcal

Melt butter in deep skillet over medium high heat (or use slow cooker insert if it's stove-top safe). Sprinkle beef cubes with 2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Sear beef for about 2 minutes per side to form a crust; remove from pan and add into slow cooker.
2 tablespoons butter, 2 pounds beef chuck roast, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper
To the slow cooker toss in the carrots, onion and potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper as well as the thyme and garlic.
1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, 3 medium carrots, 1 large onion, 12 small potatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, 3 cloves garlic
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce then pour into the slow cooker along with the Irish stout if using.
2 cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounces Irish stout (such as Guinness)
Heat on Low for 8 Hours of High for 4 Hours. 15 minutes before the stew is done cooking, stir in the peas. Serve warm.
2 cups green peas

While browning your beef beforehand isn't required, I highly recommend doing so for the increased flavor and tenderness!