Traditional Beef in Guiness Stew

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 large onions
• 6 medium carrots
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup dry cider
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 1 parsley sprig
• fat or beef dripping

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the beef into chunks and dice the onions and carrots.

2. 2

   Toss the beef in the flour and fry quickly in hot fat.

3. 3

   Remove the beef and fry the onions until transparent.

4. 4

   Return the beef and add the carrots and the liquids. (Now is a good time to drink the extra Guinness and cider) :).

5. 5

   Bring just to the boil. Reduce the heat and bring to a very gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Cover closely, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.

7. 7

   Check that the dish does not dry out. Add more water if necessary.

8. 8

   Garnish with a little chopped parsley.