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GF Irish Beef Stew

4.13 from 82 votes
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Protein: Beef
Cut: Eye Round Roast, Stew Beef
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Course: Main Course, Soups/Stews
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 package ButcherBox Eye Round or Stew Beef
  • 5 slices ButcherBox Bacon
  • 2 tablespoons buckwheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 sprigs Italian parsley
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 yellow onion medium dice
  • 4 carrots 1” cut
  • 5 red potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 2 purple top turnips medium dice
  • cup gluten-free dark beer suggested beer: Green’s Dubbel Dark Ale
  • 3 cups beef stock

Instructions

  • Place all cut vegetables into slow-cooker along with the parsley and thyme.
  • Cut Eye Round into 1” cubes, if using stew beef no cutting necessary.
  • Cut bacon into ½” pieces and place in hot pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Once bacon is crispy, remove and place on top of vegetables in the slow-cooker. Keep bacon fat in pan on medium heat.
  • Mix buckwheat flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Dredge beef cubes in flour mixture.
  • Sear cubes on all sides for 2 minutes per side. For a good sear, don’t overcrowd the pan, and sear in two batches if necessary.
  • Placed beef on top of vegetables and bacon.
  • Deglaze the pan with beer, scraping any meat off bottom of pan.
  • Add beef stock to pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Pour liquid into slow-cooker, over the beef and vegetables.
  • Cover slow-cooker and cook on high setting for 7-8 hours or low setting for 12-14 hours. Stir halfway through cooking time, but not necessary.
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