Irish beef stew with ground apples

Irish beef stew with ground apples

Main dishes

A simple Irish stew: beef, potatoes, and onions layered together, seasoned with thyme and bay leaves, and then simmered for a long time.

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Irish beef stew is prepared in layers: potatoes, onions, and meat are layered in a large pot, along with thyme and bay leaves. After a long simmering, the meat is tender and the broth is comforting.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time2 hr 30 min
  • Total2 hr 55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$26.99 $3.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.90
  • $0.73
  • $24.96
  • $0.21
  • $0.19

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large pot, place half of the apples and half of the onions. ≈ 3 min
  2. Place the sliced meat on top. ≈ 3 min
  3. Season with half of the salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. ≈ 2 min
  4. Cover with the remaining apples, onions, and seasoning. ≈ 2 min
  5. Pour the water. ≈ 3 min
  6. Cook over low heat until the meat is tender.

The bill

Irish beef stew with ground apples

  • 500 g of ground apples, cut into thin slices$0.90
  • 500 g of onions, sliced thinly$0.73
  • 1.5 kg of beef, cut into cubes$24.96
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper$0.21
  • ½ cup of fresh thyme$0.19

Total$26.99

that's $3.37 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of ground apples, cut into thin slices
  • 500 g of onions, sliced thinly
  • 1.5 kg of beef, cut into cubes
  • 1 ½ cups of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • ½ cup of fresh thyme
  • One bay leaf
  • 4 liters of water

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