Description

If you want a traditional Irish dinner, but aren't up for Corned Beef and Cabbage, then try this Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout instead.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. chuck beef stew meat cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 t. kosher salt
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 c. beef stock or broth
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. Guinness extra stout
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 T. brown sugar
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 3/4 t. rosemary
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 T. flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps

1. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over the beef pieces. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Pat meat dry with a paper towel.
2. Add beef to the pot and cook, without stirring, until the pieces are browned on one side. Turn the pieces over to brown the other side. Work in batches so the meat has enough room to brown.
3. Add garlic and saute with the beef for a few seconds, then add the onions and continue to saute for a minute.