Beer Braised Irish Stew And Colcannon Food

BEER BRAISED IRISH STEW AND COLCANNON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot, and brown the meat in 2 batches, stirring to brown the cubes on all sides. Return all the meat to the Dutch oven, sprinkle with flour, and stir lightly to coat the meat with flour. Stir in onion, carrots, dark beer, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cover.
• Place the Dutch oven into the preheated oven, and cook for 45 minutes; uncover, stir the stew, and cook until the beef is very tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 more minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• About 30 minutes before the stew is ready, make the colcannon: Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Place the cabbage into a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on High for about 2 1/2 minutes; uncover (watch out for steam) and stir the cabbage. Cover and microwave for about 2 1/2 more minutes, until the cabbage is slightly tender but not mushy. Drain excess liquid, and set the cabbage aside, covered.
• Place the potatoes into a large bowl, and add milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Beat the potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cabbage, crumbled bacon, and parsley until well combined.
• To serve, place a scoop of colcannon onto a plate, make a hollow, and fill with braised beef stew.

BEER-BRAISED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Season the beef with some salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well-browned on all sides. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned. Add the beef broth, ale, soy sauce and bay leaf. Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is starting to get tender and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the beets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips and red potatoes, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 more hour. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

BEER BRAISED IRISH STEW AND COLCANNON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot, and brown the meat in 2 batches, stirring to brown the cubes on all sides. Return all the meat to the Dutch oven, sprinkle with flour, and stir lightly to coat the meat with flour. Stir in onion, carrots, dark beer, bay leaves, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cover.
• Place the Dutch oven into the preheated oven, and cook for 45 minutes; uncover, stir the stew, and cook until the beef is very tender and the liquid is reduced by half, about 45 more minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• About 30 minutes before the stew is ready, make the colcannon: Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Place the cabbage into a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on High for about 2 1/2 minutes; uncover (watch out for steam) and stir the cabbage. Cover and microwave for about 2 1/2 more minutes, until the cabbage is slightly tender but not mushy. Drain excess liquid, and set the cabbage aside, covered.
• Place the potatoes into a large bowl, and add milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Beat the potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cabbage, crumbled bacon, and parsley until well combined.
• To serve, place a scoop of colcannon onto a plate, make a hollow, and fill with braised beef stew.

COLCANNON WITH OVEN BRAISED CORNED BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
• Heat Dutch Oven add 1-tablespoon olive oil, bay leaves, vegetables and saute' 4-5 minutes.
• Add remaining olive oil and sear Beef Brisket on both sides. Add 1/4 cup Guinness Black Lager and reduce by one-half. Add Stout, beef stock, pickling season and cover Dutch Oven. Place in pre-heated oven, reduce to 250°F and braise for 5-6 hours.
• One hour before the Corned Beef is done start preparing the "Colcannon".
• In a large pot add vegetable stock, potatoes and fine sea salt. Cook potatoes 10-15 minutes or until they are done. Strain potatoes and reserve water. Add 3 tablespoons butter and hand mash potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Core cabbage and slice very thin. Boil cabbage in potato water and cook until tender. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Hold cabbage warm and strain.
• In a small saucepan bring cream to a full boil and reduce to a simmer. Wisk in butter, scallions, parsley, thyme, white pepper and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reseason with sea salt and white pepper to taste.
• Remove brisket, place on a cutting board to rest before slicing.
• In a large pan combine cabbage (strained), cream, bacon bits and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Fold in mashed potatoes and remaining butter. Mix Colcannon to a smooth and creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place Colcannon in 6 large bowls and add sliced Corned Beef. Add a tablespoon butter, laddle some Beef Broth over Colcannon and serve.
• Place a bowl of creamed horseradish on the table.
• Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

IRISH STEW WITH COLCANNON

Steps:

• Cut the cooked beef into cubes, the carrots into slices, and the onion into wedges and set aside.
• Cut the baking potato into cubes (can leave the peel on if it is a British potato).
• Put the stout, the water, and the bouillon cubes into a large pot and set the temperature to high.
• Place the carrots and the potato into the pot and let it boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Turn the heat down to less than a simmer and add the onion and beef.
• Add the brown sugar and blend.
• Cook on low for at least 30 minutes covered, but longer is better as it gives a chance for the flavors to come together.
• Colcannon:.
• Boil and mash the two potatoes in a medium sized bowl.
• Cut the leek into small pieces (or the onion) and saute with the cabbage until slightly wilted.
• Combine the mashed potatoes and the leek/cabbage in the bowl.
• Add the sour cream and blend everything together.
• Add mustard seed and salt and mix.
• Heat in oven or in microwave prior to serving with the stew.
• For plating - Dish up the stew and put a large spoonful of colcannon in the middle.