Description
This Guinness Beef Stew is the epitome of cozy comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, flavorful stout broth and complemented by hearty root vegetables, this dish is sure to warm you from the inside out. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, it offers a unique twist on traditional stew thanks to the deep flavors of Guinness. Not only is it satisfying and filling, but it’s also easy to prepare in just one pot, allowing you to savor quality time with your loved ones. Enjoy this classic Irish dish alone or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (14.9-ounce) can Guinness stout
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Instructions
- Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in Guinness stout and scrape up browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and return seared beef to the pot.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add cubed potatoes; continue simmering until fork-tender (about 45 minutes).
- Remove bay leaf before serving; garnish with parsley and thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg