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Healthy Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew Recipe

This ultimate slow cooker Irish beef stew is a hearty, authentic comfort food made with tender beef, chunky vegetables, and rich Guinness flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners, it delivers classic Irish taste with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 –8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 1 pound carrots peeled and chopped
  • 6 large potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 12 oz Irish stout beer
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and coat beef with flour.
  2. Brown the beef on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. Whisk beef broth with tomato paste and pour over the ingredients.
  5. Add the stout beer and gently stir.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
  7. Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the stew.
  8. Cook on high for an additional 20–30 minutes until thickened.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Browning the beef first adds deep flavor and ensures tender, rich stew texture.