Irish Stew
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Normally we have corned beef and cabbage for our traditional dinner, but this year there's a linger longer at church, so we're trying Irish Stew instead. It just seemed easier to transport to a potluck dinner. Except for the addition of cabbage (and parsnips, which I forgot to buy) it's a typical beef stew , so we may not wait a year to have it again. Don't forget to serve it with our favorite Irish Soda Bread . Irish Stew 1-2 pounds stew meat (beef or lamb) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup red wine, optional 4-6 carrots, peeled and sliced 2-3 parsnips, peeled and sliced 4-6 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 head cabbage, sliced 4 cups beef broth 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon thyme Brown the meat in the butter with the garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in the onions, then the red wine, and cook for a few minutes. Add the vegetables and 2-3 cups