Irish stew made from beef and Guinness

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 250 g onion(s)
• 350 g carrot(s)
• 350 g potato(s), waxy
• 350 g celery
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bottles of strong beer (Guinness), 0.33 L each
• 400 ml beef broth
• 2 tbsp honey
• 300 ml tomatoes, pureed
• 1 kg beef goulash, ready cut
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Variation of Irish Stew, with beef instead of lamb

Instead of the classic Irish stew with lamb, this recipe uses beef and Guinness as a major ingredient. This gives the stew a special flavor. First, prepare the vegetables. Peel and dice the onions, trim the carrots and cut into 3-4 mm thick slices. Peel and dice the potatoes. Trim and dice the celery. Rinse the meat and pat dry. Heat the oil in a large pot and sear the meat all over. Then add the prepared vegetables and fry briefly. Add the tomato paste and pour in the beer. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, add the stock and the passata, and simmer everything for at least 1 1/2 hours. Depending on the quality of the meat, it can take up to two hours until it is thoroughly cooked. After an hour, season to taste by adding pepper, salt, and honey. The honey is necessary because the Guinness has a slightly bitter aftertaste, which the honey reduces.