"Irish Stew. An old fashioned favourite with a step by step recipe to make it even more flavourful! This is comfort food at its very best...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 litres/quarts of beef stock (use low sodium or sodium free if using store bought)
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about 1/2 cup flour
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2 pounds parsnip, cut in chunks
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2 pound turnip, cut in chucks
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3 large leeks, shopped in thick slice (optional)
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2 pounds carrots, cut in chunks
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3 pounds yellow potatoes, washed and unpeeled, cut in chunks
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Salt and pepper to season
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4 pounds beef roast (I use chuck/blade roast but lamb is also very good in this recipe)
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4 tbsp canola oil
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2 pints Irish Ale (Smithwick's is a good choice.)
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4 cloves minced garlic (optional, as this is not a traditional ingredient)
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2 onions, diced
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Salt and pepper to season.
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Note that this is a very large recipe meant to feed a crowd,but it is easily halved for a smaller number of people. (See note below.