Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 lb. beef or lamb
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp. Minor beef base
• 2 c. Guiness stout
• 10 c. water
• 12 prunes, minced
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 10 potatoes, cubed
• 12 carrots (chunks)
• 3 large onions (chunks)
• 1 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1. Brown beef in margarine; add garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add flour to meat; stir.
3. Add Guiness and stir well to remove any lumps.
4. Add remaining ingredients, stirring very frequently, to avoid sticking.
5. Stew is done when potatoes and carrots are tender.