Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Big chunks of tender beef with potatoes and carrots in a thick, hearty gravy. SO good!

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb chuck roast cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces or pre-cut stew meat
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes halved or quartered depending on size
1 lb baby carrots
2 Tbsp butter
1 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 cans beef broth approximately 40 ounces
1 small can tomato paste
2 Tbsp Balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut roast into 1 1/2 inch bite size chunks and place them in a gallon size resealable bag. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Shake bag until the meat is coated with flour.
2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom skillet or pot. Add coated meat and brown each piece on all sides.
3. While meat is browning, cut potatoes and carrots and place both in the bottom of a slow cooker.
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