What’s in your recipe rotation come this St. Patrick’s Day? Will you be making green Shamrock Cookies, a traditional Irish Stew or Corned Beef and Cabbage, perhaps? For us, we plan to cozy up around the fire with a bowl of this rich, hearty, full-flavored Beef and Guinness Stew. Pair this with a frothy Guinness and a side of soda bread, and you’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day party right there! Invite your friends! 🙂
There are several variations of Beef and Guinness Stew, some of which call for adding a bit of sugar to balance out the bite of the Guinness. If you prefer your stews slightly sweet, you can add a teaspoon or more of sugar. What we found though is, we preferred this stew exactly as is.
What you will love about this recipe: the beef is so fork-tender that it will melt in your mouth. The key being that you’ll cook the meat on low heat for a few hours so that it tenderizes and absorbs the rich flavors of onions, garlic and fresh herbs like thyme and bay leaves. In this recipe, the vegetables are added at the last hour of cooking so they don’t overcook and get soft. You will love how the meat is so tender and juicy, while the vegetables have great consistency and an ever-so-slight crunch. A celebration of textures and flavors that you’ll find are a party in your mouth!
Enjoy!
Here are a few more St. Patrick’s Day recipes you might enjoy:
Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Stout Beer by Inspiration Kitchen Hidden Shamrock Irish Soda Bread by Impeckable Eats Mint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache by Chocolate With Grace Green Velvet Cheesecake Cake by RecipeGirl
