Irish Beef Stew

By tschnet1

Feeling cold? Warm up your insides with a flavorful, hot bowl of this hearty Irish beef stew and side of crusty bread. Serve this on its own or over a heaping pile of mashed potatoes for a hearty dish that is sure to please the whole family. Loaded with vegetables this recipe is a great way to sneak nutrients into your family's diet all while utilizing your slow-cooker.

Ingredients

• 2-pounds extra lean beef stew meat
• 1/2 teaspoon oil
• 1 teaspoon organic honey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 head broccoli
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1/2 turnip, diced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 4 cups organic beef broth
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup peas

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 500mins
Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown meat in hot oil. When finished, put meat in a slow-cooker.

Pour stock into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.

Add the celery, garlic, and onions, then cook for 2 minutes.

Pour beef stock and vegetables into slow-cooker. Add herbs and honey, then cover and cook on low heat, do not boil, for 4 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.