Irish Stew

F-16 momma's Note:

Came across this on The Fresh Market recipe page....thought I'd save it for safe keeping on here.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb sirloin , tips
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms , sliced
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle Guinness stout
• 4 cups carrots , sliced
• 2 potatoes , peeled and diced

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Coat tips with flour, shaking off excess.
3. Cook until browned on both sides and remove from heat.
4. In a large pot, add 1 tsp oil, mushrooms, and onion; cook stirring constantly until onion is tender (about 3 min).
5. Add meat to pot, stir in garlic, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, beer, carrots, and potatoes-cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hr or until thickened.
6. Season to taste with salt in pepper.