Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2012

Thanks... this beginner (used to be a full time working mom, now a stay home mom) is learning to love my slow cooker. I tried this recipe and it was a BIG hit! Mixed in sweet potatoes and added a lot of beef bullion and a pinch of flour to thicken. Used Guinness Draught beer... got a thumbs up from the hubby!!

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dklink

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Lansing, Michigan, USA

Living In: Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2011

I've made this twice before, and am embarking on my third pot! I adore it! The first two times, I've followed the recipe exactly. This time, I've add a bit more meat and potatoes and some carrots, just to see how it would taste... I had to add in a little bit of beef broth to cover everything. But wow is it fantastic! This is a certified hit in our house. Especially with a homemade loaf of country bread to clean the bowls with!

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Mammameow

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2011

I made this recepie for St. Patty's party I hosted. It came out quite well. I did change it up a bit because I did not have all the ingredients. I used two potatoes and 2 sweet potatoes and added extra carrots and celery to add a bit more color. I also added beef broth. It came out more like a soup but It was delish. The guiness gave it a kick!! I guess it did not taste too bitter because of the sweet potatoes!

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magda_lanet_27

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2010

To me the stout did make it quite bitter. I made my stew in a slow-cooker. My husband likes just about anything and he did not care for this. Sadly, I will not be making this again. At least not with the stout.

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KerryB

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2010

This stew was bitter, thin like soup.

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CHILLIGIRL

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2010

This came out great.

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ViperPilot

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2010

Great recipe. I made a few modifications: I recommend making sure you use stout, since the tab thing in the draft can change the soup a bit. Also, since the beer can leave a bit of a bitter aftertaste, throw in some finely chopped prunes (about 1/4 cup or less); they will dissolve but will take away the bitterness and add another layer to the stew.

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Kristi

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2010

Made the way te recipe is written using carrots and potatoes - yields a very tasty beef stew which I thicken with a little flour and water, if needed.

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EKERR19

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: La Mirada, California, USA

Living In: Arvada, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: May 30, 2010

Word of Caution -- I learned the hard way that simmering one's St. Paddy's Day corned beef in Guinness yields a bitter corned beef. -- DANGER WILL O'ROBINSON!

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