Steak & Guinness Stew with Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash

Here's a recipe for Steak and Guinness Stew with Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash:

Ingredients:

For the Steak and Guinness Stew:

• 2 lbs (about 900g) stewing beef, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14.9 oz / 440ml) Guinness stout
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

For the Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash:

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup Irish white cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Steak and Guinness Stew:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the stewing beef chunks and brown them on all sides. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Once browned, remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the chopped onions, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
• Gradually pour in the Guinness stout and beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Return the browned beef to the pot. Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally.

2. Prepare the Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash:

• While the stew is simmering, steam the cauliflower florets until they are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the butter, Irish white cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the cauliflower.
• Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Serve:

• Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaves.
• Serve the Steak and Guinness Stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, alongside the Irish White Cheddar Cauliflower Mash.
• Enjoy your hearty and comforting meal!

This recipe pairs the rich flavors of the Guinness stew with the creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash for a satisfying and delicious meal.