Irish Stew with Beer and Chocolate

A symphony of carrots, parsnips, and seriously-tender beef, all gloriously perfumed with dark beer, strong coffee, and bittersweet chocolate. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any ole day. Printable recipe is on my website here: www.agardenforthehouse.com/be...
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[@adriaschumann9641]

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[@Dina-md3ji]

Hello Adria how are you going

[@apple6ification]

Kevin this looks scrumptious and what an amazing blend of flavors with those special touches of dark chocolate and beer. I think my Dad born in Bantry Bay Ireland would have gotten a kick out of the beer in the recipe. He always teased me about my cooking but would have loved this dish and fine recipe! All in honor of St Patty's! I'll have to make this dish in honor of him. Thankyou so much Kevin! ☘️☘️🌈☘️☘️🌈☘️☘️🌈

[@UnforgettableClassics]

Hi Kevin, This video popped up for my attention a couple of days ago so I watched it yesterday. As it's nearly St Patrick's Day and the weather has taken a turn for cold, I decided to buy the ingredients to make it today. I followed your written recipe on your web site and just LOVED the comment about clutching one's pearls when throwing the chocolate into the mix! Priceless!! I did so and made up the recipe and gave it a quick taste. Very bitter, thanks to the beer of course [I used Newcastle Brown Ale, a very popular bitter beer here in the UK]. I cooked the stew on the stove for two hours but half way through, I did a taste test again...still quite bitter. After two hours I added the corn starch and when the mashed potatoes, garnished with a knob of Yorkshire butter, were ready, I taste tested again...Oh! WOW!! It's for sure a scientific MIRACLE occurs to the recipe at that point. The bitter beer taste disappears completely and you're left, as you well know, with the most delicious and yummy stew EVER!! Bless you, Dear Friend, for this fantastic recipe. It's going to be a winter signature dish from now on. I've genuinely never tasted better stew before, ever. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! By the way, St Patrick's Day is on 17th March...so maybe you are planning an updated copy of this recipe with Lizeth in the camera driving seat. If so, GREAT idea to re-float this again for everyone. Just a thought! All Love, Huge Hugzz and THANK YOU once again. Steve xxx

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

I CANNOT WAIT TO MAKE THIS WITH KEVIN’S BEER BREAD RECIPE!!!

[@Dr.CorneliaKratzer]

With the chocolate it seems a hint Mexican Molē inspired! Very unique combination of the stew.

[@colleen4574]

This stew with crusty bread, winner winner chicken dinner,🌟even a summer meal in a thunder storm it works. The flavors were so good together. My husband has been in the kitchen more helping me lately, another story, but he commented on chocolate in a stew? 🍲 The crusty bread I thought a little salty but delicious. I might have to reduce it a little next time. The crust and the texture inside were wonderful. Tnx for the recipes.

[@jasonbean2764]

Look out, Publix! My beef needs shall be met!:)

[@bestsun]

I love watching you cook. This stew is making my mouth water. It's now on my list to make. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@kathleenpalmer845]

I just put the ingredients on my grocery list . Looking forward to making this recipe . Love your videos - you are a genuine gem of a gentleman! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ ☘️

[@dlminflorida9406]

This Irish stew looks so great! Can't wait to try it.

[@oconnea1]

We had this wonderful stew for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration. We were all so surprised by the flavours. I don’t usually like stew. I was blown out of the water! Keep it up Kevin

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I'm so glad!

[@kathleenpalmer845]

We made this yesterday and savored it today . It is soooo scrumptious! Deep, savory, luxurious ….. it is being filed into our “favorites” collection. Thank you so much for introducing us to it . You’re a gem Kevin ! We just warmed up a tub of Bob Evans (grocery store-bought) mashed potatoes and baked Ina Garten’s Irish Brown Bread to accompany your wonderful stew recipe. We also made the English muffin pizzas that were a childhood favorite of mine too. I need to make my husband your strawberry ice cream soon as he loves ice cream. We did your lovely little chocolate cake - very good . I’m a chocoholic 🤣. Bought a set of Rosette and Timbale makers to try with the grandkids soon. We are really enjoying your channel.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I'm so glad!!!

[@donnamartell9056]

I have always thought that cocoa and coffee would be great flavors with beef! What a great recipe, Kevin! Thank you! You had better chain up your gate - Once this posts, people all over NY and New England will be jumping in their cars to geet there for dinner!

[@samlove1081]

Oh my!! I can’t wait to try this beautiful stew recipe! Thank you Mr. Jacobs ❤❤

[@rethahorne3653]

That purple dutch oven is lovely! ❤️

[@pettytoni1955]

As much as I love corned beef and cabbage, I'm going to make this for St. Patrick's Day dinner. I love parsnips! Or this weekend!

[@adriananowacki1861]

Absolutely love your videos! The stew looks so delicious and comforting. Definitely making this dish...may not be able to wait until St. Patrick's Day☘️

[@debbiecarpenter2951]

This is a good one, very interesting. Bacon and beer, yes please!

[@patmorris2857]

Yum! Thanks Kevin!

[@shelleyimmel8067]

This looks so yummy. I am going to make this for my son for our next dinner. I think he is going to love it.🌲

[@sarasmith99]

That Mr. Fox is one lucky guy!

[@claudiaweidman1004]

This looks great

[@debramorrissey8670]

Thank you. My hubby is Irish and away from country. I can now make him something special for St Patrick’s day The flavours work, yum.

[@D31taD4wn]

Hello Kevin, I am so hungry now. Can i sue you?? 😂 👍 That looks so good and the Chocolate and Beer i would have never thought in a stew. You are amazing Kevin. Keep the recipes coming. I will be here. God Bless.👍

[@dawnstanley1733]

Yummy!! This is a must try!

[@bettefreddy352]

That looks so scrumptious!

[@johnlightcap5041]

Love your recipes Kevin. You’re the best!

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

Love your recipes and excellent presentation

[@ireneposti6813]

That looks absolutely delicious, yum 😋

[@lorischeuer4946]

Kevin, your recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolhafeman4319]

Can't wait to make this. It looks really wonderful, especially with dark beer, strong coffee and chocolate!!

[@dlgoodwin1542]

That looks amazing, Kevin!!!

[@venessaallegretto6389]

Looks fantastic

[@sweetjaybaby]

Looks sooo good!

[@lisaa8437]

This looks amazing and I will definitely be making this soon! Love your cooking! I’m part Irish and love to celebrate St Patty’s Day! I hope you enjoy yours! Cheers! ☘️ ☘️

[@judymaney5016]

yum looks delicious

[@texassews535]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I have never seen a stew with chocolate before so I will definitely make this for my sons. It looks fabulous. I know Mole sauce uses chocolate and I have made that a few times, but now I have to add this recipe as well, with chocolate inside. Mr. Fox is a lucky man. I hope he appreciates your wonderful cooking. Thanks again, Kevin.

[@ritadelitta424]

I can’t wait to make this 😋😋😋😋

[@Raggyrae3340]

Im drooling!

[@katiegarrett822]

I made your stew with Guinness beer and loved it. I will make this very soon. I love parsnips and have used coco in chili. Never used coffee though. I can hardly wait to make this. Thank you for this recipe

[@heatherkennedy9973]

love this!!! :)

[@dianehall5345]

Good Sunday morning Kevin - Oh what a lovely stew! I like using coffee and chocolate in recipes. I just made a chocolate yogurt cake that I added espresso coffee powder and Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder. Came out gorgeous! Now I'll have to dig through the refrigerator to find a can of beer for this stew '-) We raise grass-fed beef. I plan to make this recipe soon. Rainy weather approaching us. Thank you Kevin and Happy St. Patrick's🍀🍀

[@letydavila1118]

🤗😋👏👏dellicious mmmm

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

Ingredients are on the grocery list!! I can’t wait to try this!!,

[@heatherlinton5057]

The good old traditional comfort foods are still the best. However that being said I would just have to add turnips to my stew. Thank you so much for your recipe which includes the chocolate hmm!! Must give your recipe a try👏🥂cheers 🇿🇦

[@maryargueta5607]

I forgot to tell you, my grandmother rest in piece taught us to use chocolate when making mole. I also pyt some chocolate on my chili to calm the heat of the peppers in our stomach 😂😅

[@michaelgray1123]

Looks absolutely delicious!!!!! The ingredients were a bit odd to me (chocolate/beer) but definitely will try this. What!!!! no corned beef for St. Patty's Day????

[@Dina-md3ji]

I'm constantly in awe of people who try new slants on classic recipes not sure if stout and chocolate in gravy with beef would go wild after I had it for dinner but somehow I feel that I wouldn't come out worse for wear it

[@jelsner5077]

I've never made beef stew with beer, before. I recently saw a video where they used a Belgian beer in the stew, so maybe I am fated to make this? It sure looks delicious! 🤤😋🤤

[@belindaroy9028]

What a fantastic recipe - I am sure that the coffee and chocolate add such a depth and richness to this recipe and the honey - amazing. Thank you - luv your videos. Still hoping you'll share your secrets and regimen for maintaining your beautiful skin. Take care,

[@donnawatson845]

Haha. That was gonna be my question. Who ate the rest of dark chocolate 🍫 😋 I am definitely making this, Kevin. And the bread, too

[@maryannrichmond537]

Ready to try this and your beer bread! What is the brand of your electric frypan? Mine is at least 40 years old, so thinking I might get a new one yours looks rectangular and bigger than mine. Also, I definitely enjoy your channel!

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

It's the Presto electric skillet that comes with a glass lid. Great appliance!

[@maryannrichmond537]

@@kevinleejacobs1364 thank you!

[@donnaramada9505]

Looks delicious. Where is the elusive Mr Fox?

[@franroll3581]

Hi again Thank you for your prompt reply I just forgot to ask you are you using regular potatoes or instant mashed potatoes

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I use dehydrated (or "instant") potato flakes for mashed potatoes.

[@MA-sk4fg]

Do you taste the coffee and the chocolate in the stew once it is done?

[@maryargueta5607]

Hi Kevin, I have a question. Wiuld the carrots be too mushy by cooking them for 90 minutes? I have everything to make this right away except for the turnips. God Willing I will go down the mountain and to the store for about 2 hours back and forth❤❤❤😋👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏💎

[@kaystinebrink1220]

Can you use potatoes instead of parsnips? Forget my question. I didn't realize the stew was served over mashed potatoes.

[@davidhenington7679]

Is stewing beef a particular cut?

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Stewing beef is typically chuck roast or chuck steak. My (not-so-great) supermarket simply labeled the package "Angus Stewing Beef."

[@franroll3581]

Hi Kevin I am Jewish and don’t eat pork so will the beef stew taste ok without bacon I have made many of your recipes which I love.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

You can absolutely omit the bacon. Just add oil to the skillet before you brown the beef.

[@friedahickman3164]

do you taste the coffee? I do not like coffee.

[@joanneortiz6715]

Anyone hear of soaking meat in salt too get the blood out before cooking?