Drunken Winter Stew

Ingredients

• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 medium head cabbage, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
• 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Directions

Bring potatoes, onions, and water to a boil, lower heat to simmer.

Add cabbage and mustard. Slowly add about 1/2 the beer (it will foam up a bit). Cover loosely. Let simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the beans, spices, and more/all of the beer to taste. Remove lid, let simmer another 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add water if necessary. Re-spice if needed before serving.