May 18, 2013

Recipe Box: Irish Beef and Stout Stew

Hot, hearty and perfect for St. Patty's Day!

DON’T BE FOOLED by his name, Chef Dirk is plenty Irish around St. Patrick’s Day!

Ingredients

  • 4 Lb beef chuck (cut into 1 ½-inch cubes)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 6oz cans tomato paste
  • 2 ½ Lbs new potatoes (scrubbed)
  • 2 medium onions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 cans (14.9 oz each) reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (14.9 oz) Irish stout beer
  • 10 cloves garlic sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen baby peas (thawed)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a 5-quart Dutch Oven or heavy pot, toss beef with flour, stir in tomato paste.
  3. Add potatoes, onions, broth, beer, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Transfer pot to oven, and cook covered, until meat is fork tender, 2 ½ to 3 hours.
  6. Stir in peas, and season with salt and pepper.

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