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This is the final installment of this year’s Irish feast; I promise:)  Thanks for indulging the Irish in me.

I adapted this beef stew recipe from my VERY old (1968) Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook to use in the classroom with my students when we were making “Irish” stew. This has been a favorite of ours ever since we got married, so I can vouch for its delicious flavor.

Irish Beef Stew diningwithdebbie for OnlyinArk

Irish immigrants who came to America during the Great Potato Famine began using beef as a substitute for the more difficult to find lamb or mutton to which they were accustomed.  Vegetables might vary but potatoes were always in the pot.  Carrots, parsnips, turnips were also great tasting additions and a way to stretch the stew pot.

So, until next year, this is my wish for you
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