Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients:
- 3 thick slices bacon, diced
- 2 pounds lean stew beef, round or lean chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large onions, chopped, about 2 to 3 cups
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 cups diced or sliced carrots
- 1 1/2 cups Guinness stout
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 2 to 3 cups diced potatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
In a food storage bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes and toss until well coated.
Add the beef and onions to the bacon and continue cooking, turning frequently, until beef and onions are browned. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the carrots, stout, and broth. Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
Add the thyme and potatoes to the beef mixture and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes longer.
Serve with crusty rolls, biscuits, or slices of freshly baked Irish soda bread.
Serves 6.
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