Guinness Beef Stew
By
Malinda Coletta
@Professorchef
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My husband who is a professional chef once cooked at an Irish pub this was his recipe for Guinness Beef Stew.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
A robust and thick beef stew recipe that's perfect over mashed potatoes. The meat and carrots are cooked to perfection in the Guinness. Adding pearl onions and fresh thyme adds fantastic flavor. Honey is an unusual stew ingredient but it adds a bit of sweetness to the stew. This is a meal to put on the stove and simmer on St. Patrick's Day. It's the perfect stew for a cold day but does take a little TLC.
Note: If you have an issue finding frozen pearl onions, substitute with an 8 oz package of fresh pearl onions. You will have to clean and peel them.
Ingredients
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1 lbbeef stew meat
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4 mediumcarrots, sliced
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6 sprig(s)fresh thyme
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1 1/2 bottleGuinness (or other good stout beer)
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1 pkgfrozen pearl onions
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 call-purpose flour
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1/4 choney (or to taste)
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·salt and pepper
How to Make Guinness Beef Stew
- Trim and dry stew meat.
- Heat a bit of oil in a large pot. Add meat and brown.
- Add sliced carrots.
- Add Guinness until meat and carrots are covered.
- Simmer for about one hour. Check to make sure meat is tender and to your liking.
- Add onions and thyme. Continue to simmer for 30 more mins.
- Mix flour and water in a bowl until smooth.
- Slowly add to the stew and cook until thickened.
- Now add honey, a little at a time, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve over mashed potatoes.
About Guinness Beef Stew
Course/Dish: Beef Beef Soups
Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: Irish
Collection: St. Patrick's Day
