Jul 14 2026
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Stour-braised Irish Stew Recipe

Inspired by Grand Trunk Pub
Time3h
Serves4

Slow-braised sirloin beef with cubed potatoes, pearl onions & carrots in a rich stout gravy, served in a bread bowl

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the cubed sirloin beef with salt and black pepper. Add the beef to the pot in batches, searing until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the pearl onions, garlic, and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the cubed potatoes, stout beer, beef broth, thyme, and rosemary. Stir everything together.

  2. 4

    Braise the Stew

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bread Bowls

    While the stew is cooking, prepare the bread bowls by cutting the top off each loaf and hollowing out the inside. Reserve the bread pieces for dipping.

  2. 6

    Serve the Stew

    Once the stew is ready, ladle it into the hollowed bread bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your hearty Stour-Braised Irish Stew!

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