Irish Beef Stew Recipe

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A tradional St. Patrick's day recipe that is a tasty medley and offers the flavors of the Irish.

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Ingredients

Directions

-		2 tablespoons canola oil
-		1 1/2 pounds beef brisket or stew meat, cut into bite size pieces
-		6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-		6 cups beef broth
-		1 cup stout beer
-		1 cup dry red wine
-		1/4 cup tomato paste
-		1 tablespoon honey or sugar
-		3 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed
-		1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
-		2 bay leaves
-		2 tablespoons olive oil
-		2 tablespoons butter
-		7 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
-		1 large sweet onion, chopped
-		2 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
		salt and pepper to taste

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 6

Enter desired servings:

Container: large soup pot and large heavy skillet

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add cut meat and brown 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sautÃ© for 1 minute.

In a large stock pot over medium heat, add browned meat, beef stock, beer, wine, tomato paste, honey, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour covered.

While beef is simmering:

In a large skillet, melt butter and add oil. Add potatoes, carrots, and onion. SautÃ© until lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes. Add browned vegetables to beef mixture and simmer an additional 30 to 40 minutes uncovered.

Season to taste.

Irish Beef Stew recipe - Ratings & Reviews

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Submitted by: irishiamiam
Date: 2009/03/20

"Excellent recipe. I substitued stout beer with white table wine to deglaze the pan used for the onions, carrots and potatoes. Great hardy taste with a slightly sweet after taste. I WILL make it again soon."

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