St.Patrick’s day is a few days away and that means a lot of over indulging for a lot of people. Just because you’re leading a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to remove yourself from all the Irish fun. Personally, I’m not one for adding synthetic dyes to my food/drinks and it’s something that bothers me around this time of year. I’m also sick to death of all the sweet treats, it seems like every month gives you a reason to eat bad (however, I’m not going to lie I’m really enjoying seeing all the St.Patty’s Day desserts on Pinterest – they DO look delicious). That’s why this year on St Patrick’s Day I’m going to make an Irish stew. I’m staying within the Irish theme, but doing it my way with this hearty (but healthy) Irish Beef and Guinness Casserole.
Irish Beef & Guinness Casserole
Serves: 4
- 2lb lean Irish beef fillet
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 small onions
- 2 celery sticks
- 6 carrots
- Handful of fresh parsley
- One calorie cooking spray (like PAM)
- ½ cup Guinness
- 3½ cups broth made with beef bouillon
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
method
1. Cut the beef fillet into chunks. Peel and crush the garlic. Peel and quarter the onions. Cut the celery sticks into chunky pieces. Peel and thickly slice the carrots. Chop the parsley. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Spray a large non-stick skillet with PAM and place over a medium heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until browned on all sides. Next, add the vegetables, Guinness and broth. Season well and add the bay leaf. Bring to the boil. Transfer to a medium casserole dish and cover. Cook in the oven for 1½-2 hours or until the beef is tender.
3. Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the chopped parsley before serving.
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Looks like a very tasty and satisfying stew. But, I must admit, that I have no idea what Irish beef is.
This looks yummy. I love casseroles even in the summer. I’ll be trying this one.
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thats sounds so good to me
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Now that is a hearty meal that is sure to keep one warm on a cold winter day. We still have plenty of those days ahead of us, so I’m quite excited for this recipe!
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I’m pretty sure that Irish beef refers to beef from Ireland. Delicious Canada Beef would do very nicely
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I don’t know what Irish beef is either.. but would like to find out! This sounds like a yummy meal for St Patties Day
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I just use beef, I believe the term “Irish Beef” is how it’s made.
I think it just means how its made/cooked/roasted/prepared.
Ohhh tasty!! I LOVE stews and casseroles and this looks like something I should definitely try. Thanks for sharing!
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Well so long as I get to drink the other half of the beer!
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That sounds so good. I think I might have to whip it up for Saint Patrick’s Day
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Let me know how you like it.
Sounds so yummy! Would be a great St’ Patty’s day dinner.
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Irish beef is a firm fave in our house but unless you live in ireland or uk irish beef is a tough one to get i think. Irish beef is simply that beef sourced in Ireland it has a distinctive tendernesss due to the nature of the feed