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Espresso Stout jumps in to the kitchen. Meet Espresso Stout Stew!
Posted on January 26, 2007 at 1:41 PM
This Irish treat is great in a slow cooker! If you don’t have one fret not, you can make this stew on the stove top too!
Beef & Espresso Stout Stew Recipe
Ingredients
2 pounds lean stewing beef
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper and a pinch of cayenne
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato puree, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
1-1/4 cups espresso stout beer
2 cups carrots, cut into chunks
Sprig of thyme
Instructions
Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, cut into cubes of 2 inches (5cm) and toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil. Season the flour with salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch or two of cayenne. Toss the meat in the mixture.
Heat the remaining oil in a wide frying pan over a high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions, crushed garlic and tomato puree to the pan, cover and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole, and pour some of the stout into the frying pan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the caramelized meat juices on the pan.
Pour onto the meat with the remaining stout; add the carrots and the thyme. Stir, taste, and add a little more salt if necessary.
Cover with the lid of the casserole and simmer very gently until the meat is tender—2 to 3 hours. The stew may be cooked on top of the stove or in a low oven at 300 degrees F. Taste and correct the seasoning. Scatter with lots of chopped parsley.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Credits
Recipe from: The Complete Book of Irish Country Cooking by Darina Allen (Penguin USA)
Let us know what you think!
Comments
Katrina Link said on May 13, 2007 at 7:17 PM
We live in BC so don’t have access to our favourite “Midnight Sun”. We used to get it at the beer store in Hinton but they won’t be carrying it any longer. HELP. Where can we find it in either BC or Albera?
Carlos Del Rio said on February 18, 2007 at 3:37 PM
Howdy from Calgary. Just bought a 1 litre of Midnight Sun Expresso Stout. Gotta tell ya ‘pilgrims’ - best ever tasted. Outstanding!
Reminds me of growing up in Thunder bay Ontario (and large area) where all manner of (ahem) home brews flourished like black flies.
So this man is very appreciative of your fine product.
Don’t do this kinda thing; t’ say “great stuff!”
Well done lads & lassies!
Going to attempt the Irish recipe with it. Wish me luck.
Oh yes; of Irish descent also. Welcome t’ Canada - Eh?
Carlos Del Rio
Suite 2110 - 9600 Southland Circle S. W.
Calgary Albeta
T2V 5A1
P.S. - Think it’s time t’ header back home ‘n connect with friends cause of this taste you give. Kinda makes ya go home!
All the best; From Calgary;
Carlos Del RIo