Gram's Irish Stew

9 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 3 hr 30 min
Ready In: 3 hr 50 min

“This is a stick-to-the-ribs stew I learned as a child from my Gram's. If you like a thicker stew, you can use more cornstarch. ” - by kel67

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Original recipe yields 10 servings

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the oil and season with the sage; cook the beef until browned on all sides; drain.
Place beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and beef bouillon in a slow cooker; season with salt. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Set slow cooker to HIGH and cover. Cook for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Whisk together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl until smooth; stir through the stew. Allow the stew to cook until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
746 cal
37%

Fat
40.1 g
62%

Carbs
43.1 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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GINNYANN

Nov. 9, 2008

"I was very disappointed with this recipe. The cooking time is way off. Had to move it to a pot on the stove to finish cooking it to have it for a supper that was later than I planned. I will not make ..." See moreit again."

Lynnskitchen

Jan. 26, 2009

"This was a Great recipe, my family loved it. I did tweek it a little, I added 2 cups more of broth, and I substituted the wine with a little broth (have small kids), I also added some celery flakes, a..." See morend some frozen pees. other than that it was a Great dish!!!! "

Crystal

Jan. 21, 2009

"I found this recipe very basic but with a little creativity it was very good. I added some of my own spices and the cook time is also off I ended up cooking on high for 6 hours. But in the end it was ..." See morepretty good."

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