Irish Style Beef Stew

Beef stew is a simple meal that’s full of complex, meaty flavor. It’s the kind of meal that’s beloved by those meat-and-potato eaters as well as soup lovers. This Irish meal is filled with rich, meaty flavor, tender vegetables, and melt-in-your-mouth beef! Perfectly seasoned using our French Onion Soup Starter.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tbs Montana Steak Seasoning Item# 109105
• 3 strip bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp granulated garlic
• 3 large carrots, peeled, chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 2 lb baby Yukon potatoes with skin on (cut in half)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• ½ cup French Onion Soup Starter Item# 428056
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp kosher salt (more to taste if needed) 1 tsp pepper (more to taste if needed) fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
3. Add beef cubes, season the beef generously with Montana Steak Seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove all the browned meat from the pot.
4. Add the onions and bacon to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Deglaze with coffee.
5. Return the meat to the pot. Add the flour and stir to coat the meat and onions.
6. Add the , beef broth, French Onion Soup, tomato paste, potatoes, seasoning and carrots to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and bring the pot to a simmer.
7. Cover the pot. Place it in the oven and bake for 3 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard the bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty artisan bread or over mashed potatoes.

Notes

French Onion Soup Starter 15lb Item# 428056 and The Market Cupboard Montana Steak Seasoning 8/9oz Shaker Bottles Item# 109105  at https://www.dutchvalleyfoods.com