An authentic Irish dish will complete your St. Paddy's Day celebrations!

On the day to commemorate the Irish Saint Patrick, you should enjoy authentic and traditional Irish food! On March 17^th, be sure to whip up this Irish Pub Stew!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-pound stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 5 large potatoes, washed and skinned
• 1 cup dark stout beer
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup peas

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add beef to the stockpot and cook until evenly browned - about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
2. Add garlic, onion, leek, potatoes and carrots to the stock pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until well combined, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in beef broth, beer, parsley, thyme, bay leaf and beef; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until the beef is tender, about 90 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, combine butter and flour. Add mixture to the stockpot until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in peas.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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