From skaytes@bluegrass.every1.net Mon Jan 29 12:56:31 2001 Date: 26 Jan 2001 15:58:38 -0700 From: unknown unknown Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Irish Beef Stew with Guiness Stout Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Irish Beef Stew with Guiness Stout 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 bay leaves 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 -- with some fat left on the meat 1 large yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup beef stock -- or use canned 1/2 cup Guinness stout 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1/2 lb carrots, sliced salt and black pepper, freshly ground Heat a 6 quart stove top casserole or oven proof pot and add the oil and the bay leaves. Cook the bay leaves for a moment and then add the meat. Brown the meat on both sides on high heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour and stir until smooth. Add the beef stock and stout; simmer, stirring until the stew thickens a bit. Add the remaining ingredients and cover. Place the pot in the oven at 275: for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times. Check for the salt and pepper before serving. From: JANIC412 at recipezaar.com -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to recipes@rt66.com Please allow several days for your submission to appear.