Description
A hearty and flavorful Guinness Beef Stew, perfect for a cold day. This recipe features tender beef braised in rich Guinness stout and beef broth with vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (14.9 oz) can Guinness stout (or other dark beer)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides. Remove browned beef and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the Guinness stout, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Return the browned beef to the pot.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Stir well. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. This stew is excellent served with crusty bread.
Notes
- This stew is excellent served with crusty bread.
- Ensure beef is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust simmering time based on the tenderness of the beef.