Gerry's Irish Beef Stew

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 100 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This hearty Irish stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion is an easy, one-pot meal for St. Patrick's Day or any cold, blustery day.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cups hot water
2 1/2 tablespoons dry brown gravy mix
2 cubes beef bouillon
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 medium potatoes, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Heat vegetable oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery.
2 Mix water, gravy mix, and bouillon together in a small bowl; pour into the stockpot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and oregano. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
3 Stir in potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.