Make Irish beef stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in Guinness and broth. A hearty dinner for St. Patrick’s Day or chilly evenings.
2 pounds lean beef stew or chuck, in 2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
6 to 8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 to 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 to 3 turnips, peeled and cut into cubes (optional)
1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup beef broth
Arbeitsschritte:
Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss beef chunks in flour until well coated.In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm drippings, then brown beef in two batches.
When all pieces are browned, remove the beef from the pan and set aside.Add onions and garlic to the Dutch oven and turn the heat down to medium.
Cook until onions are translucent.Return the beef to the Dutch oven and add carrots, potatoes, turnips (if using), stout, and broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 2 hours or until beef is tender.