An experiment, My take on Guinness and beef

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Back story, my wife and I spent a wonderful month in west County Cork. There this non- beer drinker got a taste for stout, in particular Murphy’s Extra Stout. Not available in my area.

Anyway a pint of Guinness brings back good memories of our trip, her brother Gene and daughter Niamh. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving I bought a 4 pack of Guinness. I would have one a week. Well there was one left and I got 12 Guinness Zero ( no alcohol.

I had a package of Hereford shredded brisket in a shelf stable package, and thought what the heck, try a Guinness and beef stew.

I put some avocado oil, it’s what I have, in the deep skillet and chopped some left over onion. When the onions were transparent, I added the beef with a pinch of oregano, dash of black pepper, garlic powder and Lawry’s salt.

Then I opened the can of Guinness and poured it in a pint glass. When it settled I poured half into the pan and covered. I let it simmer for an hour, added a small can of mixed vegetables and corn. It’s really hard having fresh vegetables for one.
I let that simmer for 20 minutes or so, added more pepper and served. Fortunately it is good, because I have enough for several meals.

BTW the Guinness Zero tastes just like regular Guinness and has much lower carbs.

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Will, I make this again, who knows.

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@CarlosLuis Sounds fantastic! Brings back memories of living in the UK (3 years back in the 80s, 50 miles west of London). I didn’t get out much thanks to the CND ladies (I use the term loosely) who defeated our base fence line regularly and tried to defeat the security I directed (Ground Launched Cruise Missiles…I can neither confirm nor deny). Anyway, I didn’t develop a Guiness liking as many did, but did come appreciate the Bitters served at room temperature (not warm) while there! Been back a few time to London, Scotland, etc. We enjoyed many a pub, pub grub, and their brews. It’s a shame they’re going out of style! Enjoy the leftovers!

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The pubs we frequented only had 4 stouts on draft, no other Guinness, Murphy’s, Beamish and Smithwick. All other beers were cans or bottles.

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This is interesting. I guess I over bolused :melting_face: I was only able to pedal 38 minutes with my BG dropping to 70mg/dl. Maybe Guinness with or without alcohol is more potent than te de carnela (cinnamon tea):rofl:Maybe I should post this on reddit as a sure fire cure for diabetes :cat_with_wry_smile:

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Love the experiment!

I might just test out this Guinness Zero if I can get a hold of one.

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One can is the right number to start with. I guess it’s a matter of taste, but to me the 0 was distinctly more harsh; the regular Guinness cans are more smooth and generous.

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Well I had both Guinness and Murphy’s in Ireland and both were head and shoulders above here. I don’t care much for alcohol anymore, never was much for it. I just like having a pint of the black stuff for old times sake. Hmmm sake or Saké. On 2nd thought no Saké, rice always spikes my BG uncontrollably :rofl:

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I love Guinness (Murphys and Smithwicks, too!). Do you all bolus for beer? I do not, but only drink one or two at a go, over a couple of hours. And I’m vegetarian, so can’t comment on the beef. :sweat_smile:

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