Irish Roast Beef With Guinness Au Jus Recipes

POT ROAST WITH GUINNESS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and brown the meat on all sides; remove from pan and drain.
• Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender and just starting to brown, stirring constantly.
• Add the celery, carrots, and potatoes and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until they start to get some color.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 more minute; blend in the stock and Guinness, mixing until combined.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add the bay leaf, thyme, sugar.
• mustard, tomato paste, and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
• Place the brisket on top, and cover tightly; place in the oven and cook for 2 1/2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender (adjust the seasoning and add a pinch more of sugar if necessary).

BEEF AU JUS

Steps:

• Melt fat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into beef fat; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Pour beef broth into fat mixture; increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
• Boil mixture until it thickens slightly; season with salt and pepper to taste.