Irish Beef 'n' Carrot Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 2/3 cup Guinness, other dark beer or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2/3 cup additional beef broth
• Mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes

Directions

• Place carrots in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a skillet, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to dish.
• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; reserve flour mixture. In the same skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to baking dish.
• Stir reserved flour mixture into oil; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add basil and beer or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in honey and additional broth; return to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over beef. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with potatoes. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Irish Beef 'n' Carrot Stew published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p192