Microwave Irish Stew

Name: Microwave Irish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef for stew, cut in 1-inch cubes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (1 1/2 oz.) package brown gravy mix with mushrooms; 1 cup water; 3 stalks celery, cut in 1-inch slices; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths

Beef

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Irish

A hearty and comforting Irish stew made quickly in the microwave, featuring tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich gravy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines bold flavors and tender textures. Its simplicity and speed make it ideal for busy households craving classic Irish comfort food.

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Ingredients

2 lb. beef for stew, cut in 1-inch cubes ⓘ
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 1/2 oz.) package brown gravy mix with mushrooms ⓘ
1 cup water
3 stalks celery, cut in 1-inch slices ⓘ
3 medium carrots, sliced ⓘ
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths ⓘ

Instructions

Place beef cubes in a 3-quart microproof casserole or baking dish.
Sprinkle the beef with salt.
Stir together the gravy mix and water, then pour over the meat.
Cover and cook on 70% (Roast) power for 50 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
Add the vegetables and mix to coat with gravy.
Cover and cook on 50% (Simmer) power for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the vegetables and meat are tender.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

232 kcal 12% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV

Total Fat 7g 9% DV

Carbs 38.8g 14% DV

Fiber 7.7g 27% DV

Sugar 10.2g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9857.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 1113.8mg 24% DV

Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 858.5mcg 95% DV

Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV

Calcium 69.8mg 5% DV

Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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