This hearty and healthier Irish beef stew may be better for you, but it does not sacrifice any flavor. Simmering for about 2 hours makes the meat and vegetables fork tender and delicious.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/4 lbs. lean beef stew meat, trim any fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cups onions, chopped (about 3 onions)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 (24 oz.) container of reduced sodium beef stock or broth (3 cups)
- 1 bottle beer, Guinness or other stout
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups baking potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks (~2 potatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks (~2 potatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices
- 1 1/2 cups parsnips, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- A little water
