Name: Guinness Beef Stew | Slow Cooker Irish Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef; 3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow); 6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced; 3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain); 440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth); 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces; 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs thyme (or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

Description

This Guinness Beef Stew delivers bold flavors with tender beef and hearty vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner. It’s simple to make, ready to warm your heart on any chilly evening.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow)
6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced
3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain)
440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer
4 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth)
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces
2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs thyme (or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

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Instructions

Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
In a heavy pot, heat oil over high heat and brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add more oil if necessary and cook garlic and onions for 3 minutes until soft.
Stir in the bacon and cook until browned, then add carrots and celery.
Mix in flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
Pour in Guinness, stock, and tomato paste, ensuring the flour dissolves, and add bay leaves and thyme.
Return the beef to the pot along with its juices; the liquid should cover the beef.
Cover, adjust heat to keep it bubbling gently, and cook for 2 hours until the beef is tender. Remove lid and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Skim off any fat, adjust seasoning, and discard bay leaves and thyme before serving with creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep; it tastes even better the next day!
Feel free to add vegetables like potatoes or peas to enhance the stew.
Pair with crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 532
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1000mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 125mg