Irish Beef Stew

• butter↗3 tablespoons
• whole wheat flour↗1 tablespoon
• boneless sirloin steaks↗2 lbs
• garlic cloves↗6

  minced

• beef stock↗4 cups
• tomato paste↗2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 tablespoon
• fresh thyme↗1 tablespoon

  finely chopped

• fresh tarragon1 1⁄2 teaspoons

  finely chopped

• fresh sage↗3⁄4 teaspoon

  finely chopped

• bay leaves↗2
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• potatoes↗3 lbs
• celery ribs↗3
• onion↗1
• cups carrots↗2
• tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped↗2
• ounces Guinness stout↗12

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Chop meat & vegetables: peel & chop potatoes into 1/2" pieces; dice carrots to 1/4" thick, trim visible fat from steaks & cut into 1" cubes; dice onion; chop celery.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Dredge steak cubes in flour and saute 5 minutes until brown on all sides. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add beef stock, beer, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire, herbs and spices. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and simmer 20 minutes while preparing vegetables.

6. 6

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large pot over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots. Saute 20 minutes until golden.

7. 7

   Add vegetables to beef stew. Simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are very tender, about 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove bay leaves before serving.