Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Beer

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   Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

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   Cut two of the potatoes into slices, and the other two into quarters.

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   (The sliced potatoes break down and thicken the stew.

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   Put a pot over medium-high heat.

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   Pour in the olive oil.

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   When the olive oil is hot, put in the onion and garlic, salt and pepper.

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   3.Cook the onions and garlic until soft, about six minutes.

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    4.Add the Guinness, the beef, and the potatoes to the pot.

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    Turn the heat to high.

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    5.When the whole mess of goodness begins to boil, turn the heat to low/simmer and cover the pot.

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    6.Simmer the stew for two hours, stirring every once in a while.

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    About ten minutes before it's done, taste it and add more salt and pepper if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.