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Cozy Irish Stew Stuffed Bread Bowls

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A hearty and comforting Irish stew slow-cooked with tender beef and root vegetables, served in crusty bread bowls that soak up all the savory goodness. Perfect for cozy gatherings and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 cup Guinness beer or additional beef broth (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 4 small to medium round sourdough or crusty bread loaves

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and toss them lightly in flour seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding. Transfer browned meat to a plate. (15-20 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. (6 minutes)
  4. Pour in the Guinness beer or extra broth and scrape up browned bits from the pot bottom. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. (3 minutes)
  5. Return beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. (5 minutes)
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is tender and sauce thickened. (1 hour)
  7. While stew simmers, slice tops off bread loaves and hollow out centers, leaving about 1-inch thick walls. (10 minutes)
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from stew. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle hot stew into hollowed bread bowls just before serving. (5 minutes)

Notes

Brown the beef well for deep flavor. Simmer gently on low heat to keep meat tender. Use fresh herbs for best aroma. Hollow bread bowls with thick walls to prevent sogginess. If stew is thin, thicken with a flour slurry in last 5 minutes. Bread bowls are best served fresh.

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Keywords: Irish stew, bread bowls, comfort food, beef stew, slow-cooked stew, cozy meals, autumn recipes

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