Traditional Irish Stew

Total Time 2 Hrs 15 min

6 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, divided
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 pound (3 cups) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large (1 1/2 cups) onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium (1 cup) carrots, peeled, sliced 1-inch
• 1 medium leek, cut in half lenghwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup dark stout beer or apple juice
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes of until browned. Remove meat to plate; set aside.
2. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in same pan; add potatoes, onion, carrots, leek and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes of until vegetables start to soften.
3. Return meat to pan; add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and all remaining ingredients. Continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until stew comes to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low.
5. Cover; cook 1 1/2-2 hours or until beef is tender.