Jul 14 2026
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Traditional Beef Stew Recipe

Inspired by Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub
Time3h
Serves6

Choice Angus beef, hand-trimmed, stewed with celery, carrot, onion, topped with champ potatoes

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Ingredients

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Beef Stew

Champ Potatoes

Method

Beef Stew Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Beef

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed Angus beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the seared beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Stew

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Champ Potatoes Preparation

  1. 5

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a large pot, cover the chopped potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth.

  3. 7

    Add Green Onions

    Fold in the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve the Stew

    Ladle the beef stew into bowls and top with a generous scoop of champ potatoes. Enjoy your traditional beef stew!

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