Special Irish Beef Stew

This savory recipe is a complete meal in itself. Don't forget the beer as it's what makes this recipe unique.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 pound lean beef stew meat
• 4 cups sliced carrot

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Coat beef cubes with flour, shaking off the excess. Fry beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the pot, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Return beef to the pot, and stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and beer. Add potatoes and carrots, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the stew, and simmer until thickened. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.