Mr. Food: Irish Beef Stew

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef or lamb stew meat
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) Guinness beer
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 celery stalks, sliced into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions

1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over high heat. Stir in stew meat and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned.
    
2. Stir in broth, beer, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
    
3. Add carrots, celery, and onion; mix well then cook 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
    
4. In a small bowl, mix flour with water. Stir into stew then cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.