Irish+Dishes

The Guinness in this recipe has the same function as the wine in//Coq Au Vin// - the acid and moisture combined with the long, slow cooking help tenderise the tough but flavoursome meat.
 * Beef in Guinness **

2 1/2 lb/ 1 kg shin of beef 2 large onions 6 medium carrots 2 tbsp seasoned flour a little fat or beef dripping 1/2 cup dry cider 1/2 pt/ 250 ml/ 1 cup Guinness with water sprig of parsley (serves four)

Cut the beef into chunks and peel and slice the onions and carrots. Toss the beef in the flour and brown quickly in hot fat. Remove the beef and fry the onions gently until transparent. Return the beef and add the carrots and the liquid. Bring just to the boil, reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer, cover closely and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Check that the dish does not dry out, adding more liquid if necessary. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with plainly boiled potatoes.

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This easy casserole is made with leftover roast beef and mashed potatoes. If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, make your favorite mashed potatoes, using about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of potatoes. <span style="color: #4d4a42; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: inherit;">

Cottage Pie
Ingredients: <span style="color: #4d4a42; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: inherit;">   ==== Preparation: ==== ====Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.==== ==== In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in the olive oil until softened and lightly browned. Add beef and butter and sauté for about 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour until blended. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and peas and carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. If using leftover mashed potatoes, warm them in a saucepan with a little butter or milk until softened. Stir sour cream and cheese into the potatoes. Spoon potatoes evenly over the beef layer and sprinkle lightly with paprika. ====
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">3 cups minced or finely diced leftover roast beef
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">2 tablespoons olive oil
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 cup finely chopped onion
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 tablespoon butter
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">3 tablespoons flour
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 1/2 cups beef broth
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 cup frozen peas and carrots
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">Salt and pepper, to taste
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">3 to 4 cups leftover or fresh mashed potatoes, prepared with milk, butter, salt, and pepper
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">3 tablespoons sour cream, optional
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
 * <span style="font-family: inherit; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; text-decoration: inherit;">Sweet Hungarian paprika

Serves 4.
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