Irish Stout Stew

Recipe from Candace Matthews, President & General Manager, SoftSheen-Carson.

With a little luck, you don't even have to be Irish to feed your family and guests this one-dish dinner. Make this delicious pot at the end of the rainbow and the raves will be golden!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean stew beef (or lamb, if preferred)
• 1 clove garlic, grated or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced
• 1–12 ounce bottle Extra Stout beer
• 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 4 new potatoes, cut into quarters
• 2 turnips, cut into quarters (if desired)
• 1 4-inch stem of rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Recipe makes 6 servings.

1. Combine all ingredients (except the cornstarch and water) in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
2. Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl and stir into the stew.
3. Cover the slow cooker and allow the stew to cook an additional 10 minutes, until thickened slightly.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

• 385 calories
• 46 g protein
• 16 g carbohydrates
• 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat)