Description
This Beef and Guinness Stew is a rich and hearty dish featuring tender chunks of beef, root vegetables, and a robust Guinness stout infusion. Perfect for a cozy meal, this classic Irish-inspired stew combines slow-simmered flavors for a deeply satisfying comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef stew meat and brown on all sides until a deep golden color develops. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced carrots. Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour and Tomato Paste: Stir in the tablespoon of flour and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and blend the flavors.
- Deglaze with Guinness and Broth: Pour in the Guinness stout and beef broth, stirring to deglaze the pot and incorporate all browned bits from the bottom.
- Season and Combine: Add the thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Return the browned beef back into the pot and add the cubed potatoes.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and cover. Let the stew simmer gently for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed.
Notes
- Serve your Beef and Guinness Stew with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- This stew can also be prepared in a slow cooker by browning the beef and sautéing vegetables first, then combining everything in the slow cooker and cooking on low for 6-8 hours.
- For added depth, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a bay leaf during simmering.
- Leftovers freeze well and often taste better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish Inspired
