Spiced Pickled Beets Sweet & Spicy Homemade Pickled Beets Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh beets, trimmed and scrubbed 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp salt 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Directions: Place the beets in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30–40 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain the beets and let them cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds or wedges. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Place the sliced beets (and red onion if using) in a sterilized glass jar. Pour the hot brine over the beets, making sure they are completely submerged. Let cool to room temperature, then seal with a lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. Best enjoyed within 2–3 weeks for peak flavor and texture. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Cooling + Pickling Time: 24 hours | Total Time: 24 hours 55 minutes Kcal: 60 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #pickledbeets #homemadepickles #spicedbeets #sweetandspicy #fridgepickles #beetrecipes #easyvegetables #preservingveggies #rootvegetables #homemadebrine #flavorfulsides #canningrecipes #quickpickles #fallflavors #farmersmarketfinds #tangytreats #healthycondiments #vegetarianpickles #beetsfordays #picklingseason These Spiced Pickled Beets are everything: sweet, tangy, and full of warm spice. Perfect on salads, sandwiches, or right out of the jar!

Beef and Guinness Stew Hearty Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables and Herbs Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons flour 1 (14.9 oz) can Guinness stout 2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Directions: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the Guinness, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, parsnips, thyme, and bay leaves. Return beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2–2.5 hours, until the beef is tender and the stew has thickened. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2.5 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #beefandguinness #irishstew #comfortfood #beefstewrecipe #guinnesscooking #winterwarmer #rootvegetables #heartymeals #slowcookedbeef #dutchovenrecipes #sundaydinnerideas #guinnessrecipes #stpaddysdayrecipes #stewseason #soulfood #rusticcooking #beerbraisedbeef #traditionalstew #savorybeef #cozymeals Nothing says cozy like a bowl of rich Beef and Guinness Stew 🍺🥕🥩 A slow-cooked classic that warms you from the inside out.