Beef and Guinness Stew

Submitted by hansje54

"From the Everything Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 1 Stew
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 parsnips, diced
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 russet potatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• 2 lbs round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup Guinness stout
• 1⁄2 cup frozen peas

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Saute the onions, parsnips, carrots, celery, garlic, potatoes, rosemary, and beef until the ingredients begin to soften and brown. Drain and excess fat.
2. Add to a 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, pepper and cocoa. Pour in the water and Guinness. Stir. Cook for 8-9 hours on low.
3. Add the frozen peas. Cover and cook an additional 1/2 hour on high. Stir before serving.