Recipe: Annalivia Stew

Recipes using McCormick Whole Bay Leaves

• 2 lbs stewing steak, cubed
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1/2 lb carrots, sliced
• 1 cup prunes, soaked
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 cup Guiness Stout
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt & Pepper

1. Heat the canola oil and add bay leaves in a dutch oven (or oven safe large pot).
2. Let the bay leaves crackle but put the lid on the pan.
3. Add beef; fry on all sides. When half done, add the onions and let them gentle color to gold.
4. Sprinkle with flour and brown.
5. Add the Guiness Stout and water. A little more liquid may be needed, so add a little stock to cover the meat.
6. Season, and add parsley flakes, and carrots.
7. Preheat oven to 350° F.
8. Bring to boil on top of stove. Cover and place in oven for about 2 hours, stirring a few times. Add a little more liquid if the stew looks too dry.
9. Add the prunes (without liquid) about 1/2 hour before the stew is done.

This dish is best cooked, allowed to get cold, and gently reheated. Serve with boiled potatoes.

Courtesy of Embassy of Ireland