Irish beef stew with potatoes
A simple Irish stew: beef, potatoes, and onions layered together, seasoned with thyme and bay leaf, and then simmered for a long time.
Irish beef stew is prepared in layers: potatoes, onions, and beef are layered in a large pot, along with thyme and bay leaf. 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$31.30 $3.91 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
- Low lactose
Ingredients
people
- $1.06
- $1.04
- $28.60
- $0.53
- $0.07
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- In a large saucepan, place half of the apples and half of the onions. ≈ 3 min
- Place the sliced meat on top. ≈ 3 min
- Season with half of the salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. ≈ 2 min
- Cover with the remaining apples, onions, and seasoning. ≈ 2 min
- Pour the water. ≈ 3 min
- Cook over low heat until the meat is tender.
The bill
Irish beef stew with potatoes
- 500 g of ground apples, cut into thin slices$1.06
- 500 g of onions, sliced thinly$1.04
- 1.5 kg of beef, cut into cubes$28.60
- 1 teaspoon of pepper$0.53
- 1/4 teaspoon of thyme$0.07
Total$31.30
that's $3.91 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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