An Irish boys Guinness & Beef Stew Blog

Ingredients (For 4-6 people) ¼  cup olive oil ¼ Cup Flour ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper 1.75lbs pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces (NOT extra-lean) 6-8 large garlic cloves , minced 5 cups beef stock or canned beef broth 2 cup of Guinness beer (1 Can) 1.5-2 cups of fine red wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ( Lea and Perrins) 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter for frying vegetables. May need more like ½ stick but I know your wife likes running. 3 pounds Russet potatoes and Sweet Potatoes (1.5 lb each), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups). You can also add Parsnips and Celery/Leak. (See Alternative recipes) 1 large yellow onion , chopped (A hand sized onion) 2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots Salt and Pepper, Ever-day Seasoning (Trader Joe's) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional: Add 1 shot of Irish Whiskey to the stew whils...