The best thing about living around the corner from friends is getting free dinner. Okay, there are other benefits to living close to each other too...but really...that food though. My friends Ericka and Cornelius are THAT couple who you always want to hang out with because they are thoughtful, outgoing, positive people, and overall a fun time to be around. Not to mention, they love food as much as I do and feed me, so thats always a win win. (As you can see, I'm TOTALLY trying to butter them up so they make me more food lol. No, but really, love you guys.) Yesterday, Cornelius made this amazing Irish Beef Stew and I just had to share it on the blog. Gotta love a man that cooks. This was such a comfort food meal. I can't wait to save it for those cold fall and winter nights. Cornelius made it with irish soda bread, and it was the perfect pair. Can't wait to see whats for dinner tomorrow guys!! lol just kidding....but not really.
Ingredients:
- 2 lb chuck round, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3 cloves of garlic, smashed and chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium white potatoes, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp paprika
- rosemary, thyme, parsley (equal parts chopped to 1 tbsp)
- dash of Worcestershire sauce
- flour
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Recipe:
- Mix flour with salt and pepper and coat beef.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and brown beef on all sides.
- Place beef in in slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
