Modern Irish Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

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Pat the beef dry, season it, and brown it in batches in a heavy pot.

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2 lb beef chuck, cut into chunks

2 tbsp neutral oil

2 onions, sliced

4 cups beef stock

2 lb floury potatoes, cut into large pieces

3 carrots, thickly sliced

2 sprigs thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper

For extra flavor, sear the beef until golden brown before simmering.

Using homemade beef broth will enhance the taste of your stew.

Let the stew sit for a few hours or overnight; it tastes even better when reheated.

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