Stews

[katie in the UP]

I actually was lucky enough to win a contest with this recipe!

Beef and Guinness Stew

DH and I both love it. I usually make it with a soda bread recipe that I have! c o m f o r t

[JoyfulCook]

Thanks katie - saved

[duonyte]

Joy, I think you can freeze the rest of that beer - I know what you mean about the cost, it always surprises me! - you will lose the carbonation, but that does not matter in a stew.

[JoyfulCook]

duonyte wrote:
Joy, I think you can freeze the rest of that beer - I know what you mean about the cost, it always surprises me! - you will lose the carbonation, but that does not matter in a stew.

Thanks I am going to give it a try - after all I won't loose anything and might just gain, and as you say it won't matter if the carbonation has gone. will let you know how it goes.... I could drink it lol but don't like it as a drink

[**Tinkerbell**]

Isabella's Can Opener wrote:

**Tinkerbell** wrote:
I do have an awesome recipe for cider beef stew. I've never posted it, so I just looked for something similar, but it's significantly different than the cider beef stews that are posted here already. I might have to get it posted before I forget it. I've been making it from memory for over 20 years.

Stew is just the best cold weather treat. It's a tummy warmer, for sure!

I will wait to compare my Cider Stew with with yours. Sadly Cider used to be a budget item but thanx to the FDA it has become a luxury item, Even here in New England.

I bought the ingredients, but just had surgery yesterday, so it'll be a few days before I get it made. I used to use real apple cider, but once when I was out of it I tried a packet of hot apple cider mix and found it was a really good substitute. Have used it ever since. I don't even drink the stuff! Had it from a Christmas gift basket or something, but have bought it ever since just for stew.
I'd love to try your recipe too though! Please consider posting it for me.

[**Tinkerbell**]

katie in the UP wrote:
I actually was lucky enough to win a contest with this recipe!

Beef and Guinness Stew

DH and I both love it. I usually make it with a soda bread recipe that I have! c o m f o r t

Yum! I'm Irish and I love a good soda bread. I love to cook with beer, but I rarely drink it. Especially the dark stuff. I've put this recipe straight into my cookbook. Can't wait to try it!

[duonyte]

We are supposed to have horribly cold temps over the next few days, high of 8 on Monday, so I guess I should have waited, but found really meaty beef neck bones, so tossed together a stew this afternoon - served over mashed potatoes. Very yummy.

[**Tinkerbell**]

Thanks for everyone's patience! I finally felt well enough after surgery to get my stew recipe made, written down, and posted.
The photo could be better. I was obviously out of sorts the night I made it, cause I totally forgot to photograph it. The next morning I realized it and did it then. Even though leftover stew is still really good, it didn't have a lot of liquid left for the photo.
Anyway, here's my family's favorite stew recipe:

Tink's Cider Beef Stew With Fluffy Dumplings

[JoyfulCook]

Tinks - so glad to hear that you are on the mend - you did well to cook this! and you did remember the photograph - even if it was the next day it looks yummy.

[**Tinkerbell**]

JoyfulCook wrote:
Tinks - so glad to hear that you are on the mend - you did well to cook this! and you did remember the photograph - even if it was the next day it looks yummy.

LOL Thanks!