""While my husband and I were vacationing in the Cayman Islands, we had the pleasure of dining at Fidel Murphy's Irish Pub on Grand Cayman," writes Regina Stewart of Acworth, Georgia. "We travel a lot and have enjoyed many good Irish stews, but the pub's rendition is the best ever."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 1/4 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
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6 large garlic cloves, minced
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8 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
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3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley