| While we're talking about comfort foods, there's | | | | Cooking Instructions |
| nothing more comforting than a nice hearty stew on | | | | - Ensure the beef is cubed in 1-1/2 to 2 inch cubes, |
| a cold winters night. I've found that adding ale or | | | | and has most of the fat cut off. |
| Guinness not only makes the meat more tender, but | | | | - Mix the flour, salt and pepper together. |
| it also gives the gravy a richer taste. | | | | - In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of oil and stir in the |
| It's a classic British / Irish food that has been passed | | | | beef all surfaces are filmed with oil. |
| down for generations, and will continue to be a staple | | | | - Place the beef in with the flour and mix so all |
| for years to come. It is easy to make, but delicious | | | | surfaces are now covered with flour. |
| and very fulfilling. It is one of my personal favorite | | | | - Heat the remaining oil on medium-high heat and |
| foods. | | | | brown the meat. |
| Here's the recipe: | | | | - Add onions, garlic and tomato and simmer for four |
| Ingredients | | | | to five minutes. |
| - 2 pounds lean beef, cubed. (Generally you would | | | | - Remove the meat from the frying pan and place in |
| use stewing beef, as the Guinness helps tenderize it). | | | | a casserole dish. |
| - 3 Tablespoons oil (I tend to use plain vegetable oil). | | | | - Add a little Guinness to the pan and boil so that the |
| - 2 Tablespoons flour (to thicken). | | | | juices from the frying pan are not wasted. |
| - Salt and pepper. | | | | - Pour the contents of the frying pan, the remaining |
| - 2 large chopped onions. | | | | Guinness, the carrots and the potatoes over the |
| - 1 large clove garlic crushed. | | | | meat. |
| - 2 Tablespoons tomato puree combined with 4 | | | | - Cook in an oven at 325 degrees for 2 to 3 hours. |
| tablespoons water (you can replace this with any | | | | (Note this can be simmered on a stove for two to |
| Tomato Sauce, even ketchup). | | | | three hours, but I always burn the stew when I |
| - 1-1/4 cups Guinness. | | | | attempt this). |
| - 2 cups chopped carrots. (Note, you can add | | | | Serving Suggestions: |
| mushrooms, or any other vegtable you like). | | | | Enjoy this stew in many different ways: |
| - 2 cups of chopped potatoes (optional). | | | | - In a bowl with a dollup of Sour Cream. |
| - Your favorite herbs (I tend to add thyme and | | | | - Mixed with some Egg Noodles. |
| oregano). | | | | - With Mashed Potatoes. |
