Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:09 pm Reply with quote
While I was sharing this via email with my sister in law, thought I'd copy and paste over here for you guys too.
~Enjoy! ** PERFECT FOR ST. PAT'S DAY**
Stew:
3 lbs boneless sirloin cut into 3/4" - 1" cubes
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
3 lbs onions, chopped
2 pints Guinness draught
1 1/2 qts beef stock
1 1/2 lbs carrots cut into 2" pieces (or just use baby carrots)
3/4 lbs parsnips or turnips cut into 2" pieces
3/4 lbs rutabagas cut into 2" pieces
1/2 lb celery
1 1/2 lbs potatos, cut into 1" cubes
****WARNING**** YOU WILL NEED A HUGE POT TO MAKE THIS! HUGE....
1) Season beef with salt and pepper to taste.
2) Heat oil & butter in kettle, add meat and brown on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
3) Add onions and sautee til soft.
4) Place meat back in the pan, and add Guinness.
5) Add enough beef stock to cover the meat, cover the pan and simmer over low heat for an hour or until meat is tender.
6) Add the vegetables, and cook until veggies are tender and sauce is thick, approximately 20 - 30 more minutes.