Step 1

Heat up Chaffle maker

Step 2

Mix all Chaffle ingredients except cheddar in a bowl

Step 3

For each chaffle, sprinkle some reserved cheddar on waffle maker and pour in a very scant 1/4 cup of egg mixture.

Step 4

Close lid for 3 1/2 minutes

Step 5

Place chaffle on rack to set.

Step 6

Repeat for 7 more Chaffles

Step 7

Preheat oven to 375

Step 8

Melt butter then saute celery and mushrooms until mushrooms turn color

Step 9

Liberally sprinkle salt and pepper over meat cubes and add to pan.

Step 10

Add garlic powder,onion powder and rosemary

Step 11

Stir fry for 5 minutes

Step 12

Add stout until meat is covered (should be about 1/2 the bottle)

Step 13

Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender

Step 14

(PS This part of the recipe also works great in an instantpot using the stew button)

Step 15

When the meat comes out, put back on stove without the cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid is reduced (or as long as needed).

Step 16

Allow to cool slightly, then add in 2 ounces of the grated cheese.

Step 17

Turn Instantpot to Saute

Step 18

Melt butter then saute celery and mushrooms until mushrooms turn color

Step 19

Liberally sprinkle salt and pepper over meat cubes and add to Instantpot with spices.Stir fry for 5 minutes

Step 20

Add stout until meat is covered (should be about 1/2 the bottle)

Step 21

Place lid on Instantpot and press Meat or Stew button.

Step 22

Allow Natural release for 10 minutes. If the stew is watery, then press Saute button and allow to bubble until most of the liquid is evaporated.

Step 23

Allow to cool slightly, then add in 2 ounces of the grated cheese.

Step 24

Preheat oven to Butter the ramekins.

Step 25

In the bottom of each ramekin place one chaffle

Step 26

Divide the meat mixture among the 4 ramekins

Step 27

Top each with 1/2 ounce of grated cheddar

Step 28

Top each pie with one chaffle and if desired, sprinkle a little more cheese on top

Step 29

Bake for about 30 minutes

Step 30

Allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.