Recipe:
Olive Oil, Water
1/2 pound Stew Beef or Ground Beef
3-4 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 cup Guinness or other dark beer
1/2 pound Crimini or Portobella Mushrooms, chopped
Salt, Pepper, Seasoning
1/2 cup Half & Half
Noodles
Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add garlic and cook about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add beef, add salt and pepper to taste, and cook until brown. Add beer and desired herbs or seasonings (I used fresh sage, basil, and a Bavarian herb blend from Penzey's). Add enough water to just cover the meat, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook another 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles of your choice. Something a little heavier such as egg noodles or bow ties are better.
Reduce heat to low and slowly add about 1/2 cup of half and half. Simmer until soup is somewhat thickened.
Serve over noodles.
I'm pretty happy with how this came out, I think it's be better with a little sour cream stirred in, but I didn't have that on hand. But it's still delicious! Nice and earthy and herby. Very comfort food-y.
