January 2010

INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2½ lbs. beef stew meat, cubed
1 to 2 Tbsp. flour
1 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped
5 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 cups beef stock or bouillon
2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce
1 Tbsp. salt
1 cup Guinness
PREPARATION
• Heat the oil in a large stock pot. Add the beef and cook until browned.
• Dust the beef with flour and stir to form a roux.
• Add the carrots and potatoes and sauté for several minutes.
• Add the beef stock or bouillon, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder. Stir and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer over low heat for several hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the browning sauce, salt and beer and allow to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the mixture thickens to a stew-like consistency.



I made this stew this weekend, and it is easily the best beef stew I have ever tried. I was able to make it in my slow cooker, set on high, in about 3 hours. It needed a little extra thickening at the end, but the flavor was phenomenal, and I would definitely recommend it.