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After we tried this Irish Beef Stew at the pub, I had to try making it at home, with Guinness stout and beef short rib. So hearty and delish for the fall and winter!

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  1. ronocnayr
    ronocnayr says:

    Just made this tonight! Forgot the Worcestor, but it was still fantastic! I like to allow a natural release for meat – makes it very tender. I served it over mashed potatoes- kids and wive were thrilled. Thanks.

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  2. eqlzr2
    eqlzr2 says:

    You make delicious looking stuff, no doubt about it. I was watching this yesterday and, lazy me, I googled beef stew near me. A place called Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe came up, and I tried some it was a good value. What occurred to me while eating it was that I don't like big soft stringy masses of beef in my stew. My mother-in-law used to make stew with small firmer chunks that was much much better and less messy and stringy to eat. I wonder what the best cut of beef to use for that style of stew would be?

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  3. fred5784
    fred5784 says:

    I had a lot of trouble with burning on this one. First attempt, released pressure, scraped the bottom and tried again. 2nd time dumped everything into a bowl, scraped the bottom and tried again. 3rd time, dumped everything out, scrubbed and washed out the insert and tried again. 4th time, dumped everything out, scrubbed and washed insert, filtered the broth thru a sieve and tried again. Success! It tasted great.

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  4. Sidney Mathious
    Sidney Mathious says:

    The stew is looking so delicious and I love beef stew so much, especially with potatoes, and onions cooked in it. Your stew must have had Dude tasting a second or third bowl of it after it was cooked.

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  5. Gayle McGee
    Gayle McGee says:

    Hi Flo, that stew looks so rich and flavorful. It's funny how ur instant pot makes you a bit nervous 😆. I love how honest ur husband is when he critics ur cooking because he's not being mean. He's making suggestions!!! Keep up the great work!!! Thx!

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  6. Paulla Wells
    Paulla Wells says:

    Dude is such a goofball! LOL
    So, I am part Irish on my mother's side and grew up eating stew in the winter. We don't use beer, but I bet it adds a nice flavor. Mostly my recipe is the same though. I would use one tablespoon of paste and one can of tomato sauce and one can of water or beef broth for the amount you made. I like to use an onion soup mix to punch the flavor up (but only if I use water and not broth), but it isn't traditional. No bay leaves, but definitely thyme, a tad bit of sage and 2 pinches of rosemary. There are always, as you might guess, potatoes in our stew. Just a good white potato or two will do. Here is the secret to a good tomato based stew: Tomatoes are acidic, but definitely use a tablespoon of lemon juice anyway and 2 tablespoons of sugar per can of tomato sauce. Give this a try and see what y'all think. And, yes, it is still so hot even in SW Missouri. Ugh.

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  7. Tony N
    Tony N says:

    Looks great! Not usually a stew fan, but I will definitely try this once I get the cookbook. Hope you adjust your cookbook recipe per Dude's instructions, just in case I don't remember what he said in the video when following the recipe! Thanks!!

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  8. Sherrie Yokoro
    Sherrie Yokoro says:

    OMG, this looks so good. I will have to wait a while because here in So. Calif. the weather is still pretty warm to eat this. But when the time is right, you know I will make this. I love short ribs!!

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  9. ResilientLee
    ResilientLee says:

    Flo, why don’t you taste the food as well?!? I get it that you want dude to critique it but I’d like to see what your opinion of it is as well, I mean you made it! You should be tasting it. It would be good to get both your opinions.

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  10. Pam Murphy
    Pam Murphy says:

    AMAZING! I only have a dutch oven but was able to replicate this recipe by cooking everything as directed, but for a much longer time. It turned out great by the 3 hour mark, plus I added cut up yellow potatoes and added peas in my bowl upon serving. Thank you!

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  11. Hazel
    Hazel says:

    Nice recipe 😊 if you wanted to make it more authentic i would suggest skipping the tomato puree altogether, perhaps adding some pearl barley and adding some beef stock to the guiness. Either way though im sure it tasted good.

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  12. renee xiong
    renee xiong says:

    Love watching your videos. Your videos are always so inspiring and helpful. I happened to see Dude at toysrus yesterday. I was so excited but just too shy to say hi. Love you guys so much.

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  13. RetiredOldNurseMamawME
    RetiredOldNurseMamawME says:

    Quite a lovely video guys❣️
    The Irish stew looked soooo delicious that I wanted to beam right over for a bowl …..
    (or TWO :)‼️. God’s richest blessings upon you & your family🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿🌹!!

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  14. Wendy Van Camp
    Wendy Van Camp says:

    I always thought that Irish stew was made with lamb and had potatoes, but this version looks delish. Frankly, we don't eat potatoes often anymore. I had not thought to use short ribs in a stew, but I will try it out thanks to your excellent video.

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  15. Gerarda Cronin
    Gerarda Cronin says:

    That’s a great recipe and Guinness stout beef stew is very popular in Irish pubs worldwide. However, traditional Irish stew contains lamb rather than beef, and there are always, always potatoes involved!

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  16. Colleen Beamer
    Colleen Beamer says:

    Looks yummy, Flo! Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb and I don't like lamb so, I'm glad this is done with beef. Like you, I think I would stick with the short ribs to elevate the flavour of the stew. Can't wait to try this! BTW, remember in spring when you were "boasting" 😉 about the spring weather and I was complaining that it was still cold in Ontario? Well, now, it's "about face". It's still summer where I live! However, again, I'm jealous 'cause I don't really like the super hot weather and I'm waiting for fall! 😊

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  17. DONNA STRATTON
    DONNA STRATTON says:

    I've seen short ribs in my local store but never knew what to do with them. I agree with meat packaged as "stew meat". I don't like it. Last time I bought some, it took forever to get tender in my IP. I didn't know it was pieces from different cuts of beef. Will just get chuck roast from now on and cut it myself. Thanks Flo and Dude. Is the Kindle edition already out? That's where I got your first book.

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  18. Ronda Morhaime
    Ronda Morhaime says:

    First let me say a huge thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. Love this recipe such a time saver the hubby is a big fan of both beef bourguignon and Guinness stew. You have made my time in the kitchen so much simpler. Looking forward to the next cookbook. I loved the first so much I bought it with an instant pot for my daughter in law as a Christmas gift the year it came out. Hoping for Christmas gifts again. By the way we need a selection of styles signs with simple ordinary and joyful for gift ideas too. I personally vote for farmhouse and mid-century style…💜 Thanks again with love from Eastern Tennessee.💜💜💜

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  19. Cynthia Robins
    Cynthia Robins says:

    Well, I am one of those still dealing with the 80's and 90's. But, I cannot wait to start trying all of these delicious soups and stews. Keep coming with them, because it is some of my all time favorite winter food.

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  20. Leave It In Beaver
    Leave It In Beaver says:

    Flo you are so cute with your "drinking". Dude missed a good joke with the two connected hunks of meat and you with your chopsticks. He is a much better man than I. I would've made a crass joke. HEHE!

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  21. Noah Count
    Noah Count says:

    As ever, it's enjoyable to watch Flo perform her culinary magic, and creating this stew was no exception.  But this potato-free stew could not possibly be Irish.   I suspect the recipe may have originated in an Irish-named community like Dublin, Texas, or Killarney, Florida, where potatoes are not regarded as a culinary staple or a dietary preference.

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