Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon Recipe

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Mar 19, 2010

Excellent! I made this recipe as written, except I doubled it and sauteed the cabbage for the Colcannon in my bacon pan instead of microwaving. The stew will thicken and reduce, so be careful with the salt - I added half before putting in the oven and then (very lightly) salted to taste when it was done. The Colcannon is perfect! Thanks for the recipe!

—SunnyByrd

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Mar 07, 2012

Word to the wise. Do not use Guinness Stout. My guinness loving husband and I found it so bitter as to be inedible. I have strained off the broth and I am trying to rescue it with beef broth and seasonings. This seems unfair to rate since it appears the beer is at fault. i have had several friends who made it and they loved it, but they did not use a bitter stout. Thanks for sharing.

—mauigirl.. Intermediate not a

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Mar 25, 2010

This was a fantastic recipe! I made the stew with a can of Guinness beer. After browning the meat in a skillet, I threw everything in the crockpot and cooked on low for 7 hours. The meat was very tender. The colcannon was delicious. I made the entire dish ahead of time and microwaved it when we were ready to eat. The stew and colcannon combination is really good together. The adults loved it and my kids ate it without complaints!

—momoffive

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Mar 22, 2010

I never rate a recipe as I rely on the women to tell if its good or not. But this stew has to be spoken up about. It is purely a mans stew. Strong and robust I made this on a hunting trip with my buds they just loved it. It realy is great

—baxter

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Mar 13, 2011

Holy moly, this recipe is amazing. I only had 2lb of meat on hand, but treated the recipe as the original 8 servings for the remaining ingredients. This is so delicious. I used 4 cloves of garlic because I love it, and since I had ground thyme instead of dried leaves, used 1/2 tsp. When browning the meat, I salted and peppered the meat to impart flavor throughout the cooking process, but still added the salt and pepper called for later in the recipe. For the colcannon, I used about 3 times the milk called for. These changes are all minor, and I would trust this recipe over and over! It's wonderful! Can't wait to eat it again, and I'm still finishing my plate. :) **Update: Don't use Guinness! I used Guinness the 2nd time I made this and the bitterness was overwhelming for my 2lbs of meat and really ruined the dish for me. Using a less bitter beer is the way to go.

—Sarah

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Jun 11, 2010

I made this last night for supper and my five year old(who never likes anything I cook)not only finished everything on her plate, but asked if I would make it again tonight!!!I made the recipe exactly as written. Everyone loved this dish. Thanks for fantastic recipe.

—syphira

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Nov 22, 2010

This is perfect! I wanted some good old fashioned comfort food due to the cold weather today and got to thinking about my Grams irish stew ofcourse i dont have her recipe so i came here.Glad i did!She served hers over colcannon also and this was what i wanted and this recipe is perfect as is!I felt like i was back in Grams kitchen eating dinner!Love it! and my kids both loved it as well!No leftovers! The only thing i did differantly was i cooked it in the crock pot & throw in peas becuase she always had peas in hers :)

—Tara

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Mar 22, 2010

Excellent! As someone who is not a fan of corned beef, I was looking for another main dish I could serve. This was it! I did brown the meat and coat it in flour as the recipe directs, but then I put all ingredients in the slow cooker for 7 or 8 hrs on low. Perfect! Also didn't want to hear it from my critics about "ruining" their mashed potatoes with cabbage so I pureed the cooked cabbage and then blended it into the potatoes. It did have a very light green tint but I made no replys to the comments and no one was the wiser!:) I also held out the bacon pieces and let those who like bacon add it at the table. If everyone likes bacon I would definately not leave this out as it gave the colcannon a finishing touch. This is definately a keeper! Thank you for the great recipe.

—JenNV

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Nutrition

Calories
453 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
30.2 g
10%

Cholesterol
89 mg
30%

Fat
24.4 g
37%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
25.3 g
51%

Sodium
651 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 453
Calories from Fat: 219

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.4g 37 %
Saturated Fat 9.9g 49 %
Cholesterol 89mg 30 %
Sodium 651mg 26 %
** Potassium 847mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.2g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 25.3g 51 %
** Sugars 3.8g
** Vitamin A 58 %
** Vitamin C 32 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 43 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 64 %
** Vitamin B6 43 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.