Slow-Cooked Irish Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A hearty Irish stew slow-cooked to tender perfection, featuring beef chunks and a medley of root vegetables in a savory broth. This Irish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs, 1-inch pieces beef chuck, cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
• 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor. Return the beef to the pot along with 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, and 3 cubed potatoes.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, add 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.