Hearty and flavorful Special Irish Beef Stew

This recipe for Special Irish Beef Stew is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter's day. Made with tender beef, a medley of vegetables, and a rich Guinness-based broth, this stew is bursting with flavors. The slow-cooked meat becomes incredibly tender, while the vegetables soak up all the deliciousness of the broth. Serve this stew with crusty bread for a complete and hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 small potatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup Guinness beer
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat to the pot and brown on all sides until well-seared. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4. Return the beef to the pot and add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and frozen peas.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Guinness beer, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
7. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve the Special Irish Beef Stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
9. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful stew with crusty bread for a complete meal!

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