DRUNKEN IRISH STEW

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Make and share this Drunken Irish Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs stewing beef (cut into 1-inch pieces)
7 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup Guinness stout
6 cups beef stock or 6 cups broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb russet potato (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 lb baby red potato (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled (cut into 1/2 pieces)
1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 T water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large heavy pot over medium high heat.
  • Add stew meat and saute for about 6 minutes or until brown on all sides. Add garlic cloves and saute until fragrant, or about one minute.
  • Add beef broth/stock, red wine, Guinness, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in another large pot, melt butter over medium heat until slightly foaming.
  • Add potatoes, celery, onion, and carrots and saute for about 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Set aside until stew has simmered for 1 hour.
  • Add vegetables to beef stew and simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • After that time, mix 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 Tablespoon of cold water until combined.
  • Slowly add to the stew, stirring for about 1 minute until thickened.
  • Discard bay leaves and remove any fat that has accumulated on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with a nice crusty bread and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 902.8, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 22.6

Nkem Glory
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I'm really glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a new favorite of mine.


Debbie Hatfield
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


MD Mosiur
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Overall, I thought this stew was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Lucian Zoar costea
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The stew was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Sm Shafique
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This stew is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


muhammad ashiq
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those busy weeknights.


Fawad Fawad
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.


Shoaib Jillani
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, I'll definitely be making it again.


Victor Chisanga
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Mujahed Kamal (‫مجاهد كمال Mujahed Kamal‬‎)
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Konok Kumar
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I'm giving this recipe 5 stars. It's a keeper!


Dorji Wangchuk
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Overall, I really enjoyed this stew. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Emanuel Williams
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The stew was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Abrehmanmani07 Mani
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This stew was a bit too boozy for my taste. I think I'll use less Guinness next time.


NASIR Faisalabadi
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I'm not a huge fan of Guinness, but I loved this stew! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Collen Tatiso
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer away. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Prayusha Dhakal
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I made this stew for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The Guinness gave it a really unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muj Haziri
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.