Príosún Beef Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A hearty beef stew with carrots, onions, and potatoes, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal. This irish-inspired beef ready in about 110 minutes pairs beef chuck, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes dry and season with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 2 sliced carrots, 2 diced potatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Return browned beef to the pot.
3. Step 3: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.