Reviewed: May 17, 2012

Made with a 14.9 oz can of Guinness, with beer to drink alongside. Super tasty!

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2012

Fantastic recipe! We made it for an Irish-themed party and it was gobbled up. The taste is rich from the beer and it's more like a soup if you let it simmer with the lid on the entire time (we took the lid off for the last 30 minutes which helped thicken it a little). I would also recommend making it the night before for an even richer flavor. If you like spicy you can put a few drops of Tabasco in your bowl (don't put it in the stew; the longer you have it the spicier it will get so Tabasco to taste when it's fresh means inedibly hot in a day or two). Definitely needs more salt that the pinch the recipe calls for so I'd say use salt to taste instead.

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malevolentmuse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2012

This is an AMAZING recipe and PERFECT for St. Patricks Day as its an extremely hearty stew (to compete with all that green beer you should be drinking!). I recommend doubling the amount of stout you put into this, though, as it gives it such wonderful flavor and an almost creamy texture to the sauce. I used Guiness Extra Dark Stout and it was GREAT! Also, consider serving this with Colcannon (what I served it with) and your meal will be OUT OF THIS WORLD. Be prepared to have people asking you for the recipes!

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Jessica

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sikeston, Missouri, USA

Living In: Oxford, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2012

I'm sure this is a great recipe, but I just had issues with it. I know I don't like Guinness, but I thought it would work enough so that I would like this stew. If I had some on hand, I would have added a can of beef broth and that might have helped. Also, since I was watching my month-old daughter, I accidentally burned the stew 2 different times, so that might have affected the flavor itself even though I got all the burned bits out. I may try this again, but not sure as my husband doesn't like stew. Also, I added about a pound of red potatoes 'cause I love potatoes in my stew. I only wish this had turned out for me.

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Shy422

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsfield, Illinois, USA

Living In: Clive, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2012

I did not care for this. I'm not sure what I would add as a base besides Guinness but far too bitter.

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Teresa

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

We liked this, didn't love it. Too strong beer flavor, but the recipie has tons of potential. So tweak and try to get it just right!

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Chloe

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2012

Loved it and my guests loved it! I made it like the recipe except I got worried that I wouldn't have enough, so I added a beef boullion cube and some water and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. I will make this again..thanks!

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BGGARDNER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2012

This was excellent! Really easy to make. I had a hard time finding Guiness Beer, so had to go with another brand of "stout" but it was still excellent! Not one to normally follow recipies to the tee, but I did this time and was not disappointed. Lots of flavor. The mashed potatoes were a unique touch and my family gobbled it all up... Thanks!

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margaret

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2012

Easy an yummy.

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bethyroonie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

Followed the recipe but the flavor was bland, so like others, I added some brown sugar and worcestershire sauce. I also added some beef stock as the mixture was very thick.

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