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Bowl of Easy Mulligan Stew with beef, potatoes, and vegetables, perfect comfort food.

Mulligan Stew

A cozy, forgiving stew that turns leftovers into a hearty meal, perfect for using whatever you have in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil or butter For sautéing the vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped onion Even half an onion is fine
  • 2 medium carrots Can use frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 stalks celery Classic stew base
  • 3-4 cups diced potatoes Russet or Yukon gold; sweet potatoes work too
  • 4 cups broth Beef or chicken broth is best
  • 1 leaf bay leaf Optional, adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Add more to taste
Meat
  • 2 cups cooked meat Leftover roast beef, cooked ground beef, chopped ham, or sausage
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or diced tomatoes Adds a deeper flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper Season in layers for best flavor
  • a splash Worcestershire sauce Optional, enhances flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Add diced potatoes and broth; stir in bay leaf and thyme.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
  3. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. If using cooked meat, add it to the pot to warm through for the last 5-8 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

This stew is versatile; use what you have. For thicker stew, mash some potato chunks and stir. Allow stew to sit for 10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.