Best Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew Recipes

SLOW-COOKER IRISH STOUT BEEF STEW

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During the colder months, we can't get enough soup, stew and chili, but truth be told-sometimes we need a break from our old favorites. That's why this recipe is such a welcome addition. It makes for a hearty bowl with fall-apart-tender chunks of beef in a luscious, rich broth, but that's not all that's going on here. Caramelized onions add a sweetness that's well balanced by the slightly bitter (think coffee-flavored) taste of the Guinness®. The preparation of the beef-it's dredged in flour and browned before being added to the slow cooker crock-helps thicken the stew and adds all sorts of deeply savory flavor. So when you want something comforting and crowd-friendly-but also feel like you've been eating the same thing for months-turn to this sensational stew for something new.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 16h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced sweet or yellow onions (about 2 lb)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 lb beef stew meat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup Guinness® Draught (from 12-oz can)
1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Mix onions, melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in slow cooker. Add 1 cup of the broth. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until onions are very tender and browned.
In large bowl, mix flour, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add beef; toss to coat. Discard any excess flour. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half of beef 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining half of beef.
Add remaining 1 cup broth to skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet. Add to slow cooker.
Add Guinness®, potatoes, carrots and thyme to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened.
Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW COOKER IRISH BEEF STEW

Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew image

The most comforting and delicious variation of Irish stew you'll ever try.

Provided by Jill Brune Lash

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup brewed coffee
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Coat beef thoroughly with flour.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
Transfer beef to a slow cooker and add potatoes, carrots, onion, diced tomatoes, coffee, soup mix, bouillon cubes, soy sauce, and mustard.
Cook on Low until beef and vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 778 mg, Sugar 3.6 g