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Beef and Guinness Stew

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Beef and Guinness Stew is a rich, slow-simmered dish made with tender beef, root vegetables, and bold Guinness stout. Perfect for cold nights or festive gatherings, it’s a hearty and deeply flavorful one-pot meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stewing beef (chuck or brisket), cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (11–12 oz) bottle Guinness stout beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper to coat.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
  5. Pour in Guinness, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, celery (if using), beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
  8. Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Add parsnips or turnips for more root veggie depth.
  • Substitute lamb for beef for a different traditional twist.
  • Add mushrooms for extra umami flavor.
  • For slow cooker version, cook on low 7–8 hours after searing beef and sautéing aromatics.
  • Thicken further with cornstarch slurry if desired.

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