Recipe#6387

Title: Beer Beef Stew 06

From: "James Eveland" Brap@brokenhalo.com 
 Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes 
 Subject: Guinness Beef Stew 
 Date: 13 Sep 1998 11:29:39 -0600 
 Message-ID: <000401bddf1e$935cfe40$03000004@brap.brokenhalo> 

2 to 3 lbs beef chuck
 1 lb carrots
 1 lb celery
 1 lb potatoes
 2 to 3 bottles Guinness extra stout.
 corn starch 
 water 
 salt
 pepper to taste
 Braise the meat until it's well done. Do not dredge with flour.
 Remove the meat and add a enough water to make a gravy. Cut the
 meat into desired size cubes. Return the meat to the pot and add
 two bottles of Guinness. Add enough water so that the meat is
 covered. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours, or until the
 meat falls apart. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and the last
 bottle. Cook until the veggies are soft. Add salt and pepper to
 taste Mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the stew.
 Simmer a few minutes until it is the desired thickness.
 Remember, the idea with stew is to add what you like and cook the
 meat until you can cut it with a spoon.
 Serve how ever you like it. I like it over mashed potatoes.