Vegetable Guinness Irish Stew

Looking to stay warm this winter, all while celebrating our beloved winter holidays in a bit of a healthier way? How about enjoying a vegan/vegetarian Irish stew that has the lovely components of Guinness. 

I found this beautiful antique filet lace shamrock table runner that has inspired this cultural meal. This lace is available in my Etsy Shop, The Elizabethan Closet. 

Thick and hearty, it's one way to celebrate this St Patty's Day. 

Join me live on zoom to demonstrate this Vegetable Irish Stew Recipe on Tuesday March 15th 6pm PST. Registration is available at Guidedfitness.com/onlineclasses. 

Vegetable Guinness Irish Stew
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, diced/chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3.5-4 cups of gold potatoes, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 14.3 oz  can of Guiness (473 ml)
3-4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 heaping cup tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper 
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:
​Begin by pepping the vegetables and peeling the parsnip.  

In a large pot, cook the onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add the thyme, salt and pepper, mix and cook for an additional minute. 

Add the flour and mix well, until all the vegetables are well coated. Slowly add in 3 cups of vegetable broth and mix until well until the flour liquifies / combines into the broth, scraping the bottom if needed. Be sure to mix so there are no chunks of flour. 

Add the beer, tomato paste, bay leaves and the remaining vegetables. The beer will froth for a minute and that is okay. Mix until well combined. Next add the sugar. If needed you can add an additional 1 tbsp of brown sugar. 

Cover with a lid and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are edible and broth is thick. If you want this to be more "soupy" you can add the last and fourth cup of broth. Adjust flavors as needed. The flavor improves upon cooling, especially after 24 hours. 

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