Guinness Beef Stew

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 1/2 pound(s) lean beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
• 2 cup(s) stout beer, such as Guinness Extra Stout
• 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
• 3 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 4 clove(s) garlic, smashed
• 8 sprig(s) fresh thyme, tied together
• 1 small (about 1 pound) rutabaga, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Mashed potatoes, for serving

Directions:
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook beef, turning occasionally, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate and sprinkle with flour.
• In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beer, tomato paste, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add onions, garlic, thyme, and beef and any juices, and toss to combine. Scatter rutabaga, carrots and parsnips on top. Cook, covered, until beef and vegetables are tender and sauce has slightly thickened, 7 to 8 hours on low or 5 to 6 hours on high. Gently fold in parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.

Enjoy!

Favorite Irish Stew

Ingredients
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions
• Place 1/3 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in peas; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
• Add seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Combine remaining flour with water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Enjoy!