Irish Beef Stew

Amazingly slow-cooked tender beef with garlic mashed potatoes – comfort food at its best, and something you’ll want all year long!

You’ll Need:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup dark stout beer*
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

FOR THE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup half and half*
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. To make the garlic mashed potatoes, place potatoes and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain well and return to the stockpot.
2. Stir in half and half and butter. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth and creamy; set aside.
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