Healthy Irish Beef Stew Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1¼ lbs stew meat with the fat trimmed
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces
• 3 cup low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 leek, coarsely chopped

Directions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and garlic. Cook, stirring until meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion and carrots, then cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour and 15 minutes. Stir in potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes. Add rosemary and leeks; continue to simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not overcook or potatoes will fall apart. Print this recipe Back to articles