This Irish Stew is a vibrant, "East meets West" twist on a classic, featuring beef seasoned with Chinese Five Spice and Taiwanese Pepper Salt. Slow-roasted in a Dutch oven with leeks, carrots, and baby potatoes, it blends traditional Irish comfort with aromatic Asian flair for a uniquely savory, one-pot meal.
In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, add 1 Tbsp. of the butter or the oil. While this is warming the oil or melting the butter, take the beef and place it in a large bowl with the Chinese Five Spice and Taiwanese Pepper Salt, then toss to coat it on all sides.
Brown the beef in the hot pan in batches, setting aside seared batches on a plate. Once all of it has been seared, turn heat to medium low and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil or butter, then add in the leeks, garlic, and onions. Cook until they are translucent and cooked through. Add your beef back to the pot, then add the carrots, beef stock, and herbs, stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits from the pan bottom.
Put the pot with its lid on into the oven and cook for 2 hours, then remove it and add the baby potatoes, and set it back in for another 30 minutes. Check for tenderness in the meat and the potatoes, add Worcestershire sauce then check flavor and add Pepper Salt to personal preference.
Irish Stew with Beef and Chinese Five Spice
This Irish Stew is a vibrant, "East meets West" twist on a classic, featuring beef seasoned with Chinese Five Spice and Taiwanese Pepper Salt. Slow-roasted in a Dutch oven with leeks, carrots, and baby potatoes, it blends traditional Irish comfort with aromatic Asian flair for a uniquely savory, one-pot meal.
I am a HUGE fan of dark chocolate and love when I find a hot cocoa option! This mix does not disappoint. It has that luxurious deep chocolate feel but the inclusion of sea salt keeps it from being too sweet. It is a perfect balanced of sweet and salty goodness in your favorite mug!