A Little Bit Irish

Last night I made Guinness Stew for dinner. 
The perfect compliment for a chilly St. Patricks Day

• 1 pound Stew beef, cut into bite size chunks
• olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 parsnip, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 bottle Guinness beer
• 1 litre beef stock
• 1 sprig rosemary

• Mashed potatoes

1. Cut up all ingredients, salt and pepper the beef.
2. Place a heavy skillet on the burner and turn on to warm the entire pan.  Reduce heat and add the olive oil and beef, stir until browned.
3. Add the vegetables and saute until the onions are tender.
4. Pour in Guinness beer; bring to a boil and let reduce by half.
5. Pour in the beef stock, lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
6. Toss in rosemary sprig, stir and let sit for 5 minutes, stir again and serve.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with a large spoonful of mashed potatoes