Gerry'S Easy Irish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cups hot water
2 1/2 tablespoons dry brown gravy mix
2 cubes beef bouillon
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 potatoes, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat vegetable oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook beef until browned on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery.
Mix water, gravy mix, and bouillon together in a small bowl; pour into stockpot. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and oregano.
Cover stockpot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in potatoes, cover, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.