Description
This Guinness Beef Stew recipe offers incredible 5-star flavor. It combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and the rich taste of Guinness beer for a comforting and impressive meal. The slow-cooked beef absorbs aromatic spices and the malty notes of the stout, making it a perfect dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This recipe is simple to prepare and delivers a deeply flavorful stew that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bottle (14.9 oz) Guinness stout beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and mix well.
- Deglaze with Guinness: Pour in the bottle of Guinness, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring it to a simmer.
- Add Broth: Return the browned beef to the pot along with the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor.
- For a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the pot during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Add bay leaves during simmering for extra depth, removing them before serving.
- A dash of hot sauce can add a spicy kick.
- Variations include adding mushrooms, using lamb instead of beef, increasing vegetables, or adding jalapeños for heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze cooled stew in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe (approx. 6 servings)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A