Old Fashioned Irish Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Irish Beef Stew


I've been making this recipe for many years and yet another family favourite. However cooking time is long but your family will love you for it. Be sure to have plenty of Italian crusted bread for dipping! Save this recipe for the cooler fall/winter day.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef for stew

1 onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 bay leaf

2 lg potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks

(The potatoes are my favorite and so I add extra) 

3 lg carrots, peeled and cut into slices

2 cups frozen peas

4 cups beef broth

2 cups tomato sauce 

Flour in a plastic bag 

2 tbsp cooking oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cut beef into bit-size cubes. Add beef cubes to flour in bag and shake until cubes are coated with flour. Heat oil in a large pot. Add celery, onion and bay leaf. Sauté until onions and celery are translucent but not browned. Add the beef to the pan and brown beef completely. Add beef broth and tomato sauce. If necessary, add enough water to cover beef. Add salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beef is tender. Add carrots and potatoes. Cook 1/2 hour until vegetables are tender. Add frozen peas. Cook 5-10 minutes until peas are tender.

Note: Stir often

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