Syn Free Irish Beef Stew Recipe

There is nothing quite as comforting as a delicious bowl of Syn Free Irish Beef Stew with simple ingredients that never compromise on flavour. 

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g (17.5oz) of lean stewing beef, trimmed of visible fat
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 sticks of celery, chopped
• 300g/10.5oz of chopped carrots
• 300g/10.5oz of chopped swede (rutabaga)
• 300g/10.5oz of cubed potatoes (I used Yukon golds)
• 2 cups (480ml) of beef stock
• 2 cups (480ml) of vegetable stock
• 1 tsp of dried rosemary
• 1 tsp of dried thyme
• salt and pepper to season
• 1/2 tbs of white wine vinegar
• spray oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Stove Top

1. Spray a deep pot over a medium high heat with some spray oil, add the stewing beef and season with salt and pepper.
2. Brown the beef until slightly golden on the edges (do it batches, you don’t want to overcrowd or the meat will not brown). Remove and set aside.
3. Add the onion, celery and carrots, and a little stock to prevent any sticking if needed and fry until onion, is translucent.
4. Add back in the beef, swede, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, vinegar, vegetable and beef stock.
5. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for 2 hours.
6. Season as need with salt and black pepper.
7. Enjoy!!

Instant Pot

1. Set instant pot to saute mode, spray with some spray oil and add the stewing beef and season with salt and pepper.
2. Brown the beef until slightly golden on the edges(do it batches, you don’t want to overcrowd or the meat will not brown). Remove and set aside.
3. Add the onion, celery and carrots, and a little stock to prevent any sticking if needed and fry until onion, is translucent.
4. Add back in the beef, swede, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, vinegar, vegetable and beef stock.
5. Add lid, close valve, and set to 35 minutes high pressure.
6. Let pressure release naturally once it beeps.
7. Season as needed with salt and black pepper.
8. Enjoy!!

NOTES:

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Extra Easy – syn free per serving

WW Smart Points – 4

Nutritional Information

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories307TotalFat6.5gSaturatedFat2.4gCholesterol82.5mgSodium338.2mgCarbohydrates32.5gFiber5.9gSugar10.2gProtein31.5g