Gram's Irish Stew

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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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 3hrs30 mins

Total: 3hrs50 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Gram's Irish Stew

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

4 pounds cubed beef stew meat

2 teaspoons sage

10 potatoes

peeled and cubed

4 carrots

diced

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

drained

1 small onion

chopped

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cube beef bouillon

salt to taste

water to cover

1 tablespoon cornstarch

or as needed

¼ cup warm water

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Gram's Irish Stew

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 745.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 51.2g 103%

Carbohydrates: 43.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 40.1g 62%

Saturated Fat: 15.7g 78%

Cholesterol: 159.7mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 4890.6IU 98%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.8mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 76%

Vitamin C: 26mg 43%

Folate: 37.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 50.4mg 5%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 90.4mg 32%

Potassium: 1385.9mg 39%

Sodium: 281.1mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 360.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.