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Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

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This hearty Guinness Beef Stew is a rich and comforting dish made with tender beef, root vegetables, and Guinness stout. Ideal for cold weather, it can be prepared in a Dutch oven or slow cooker and gets better with time.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (11.2 oz) bottle Guinness stout beer
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Add more oil if needed and sauté onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in a small amount of Guinness to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return beef to the pot (or transfer to slow cooker). Add carrots, celery, potatoes, remaining Guinness, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  6. Dutch oven: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender.
    Slow cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
  7. Discard thyme stems and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use another dark stout or beef broth if Guinness is unavailable.
  • Thicken stew with cornstarch slurry in the last 20 minutes if desired.
  • Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently on stove or in microwave before serving.
  • Add peas in last 10 minutes for extra vegetables.
  • Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

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