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Guinness Beef Stew
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Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Draught is just about the best thing that ever happened to a beef stew since meat and potatoes were even a thing. Its character is both sweet and bitter with hints of coffee and roasted malt, making the gravy in this stew to die for, you’ll need plenty of bread to sop up the juices of my Irish Stew. Combined with only a few simple ingredients, and a slow cooking process, the flavors of my Guinness Beef Stew recipe meld together, the sauce thickens, and the aroma fills the home with its beefy goodness.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: Beef Stew, Irish Stew
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Beef Stew Meat 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Onion Large Dice
  • 6 Cloves Garlic Crushed and Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 Quart Beef Stock
  • 1 Pint Guinness Draught Stout
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Potatoes 1-inch dice, skin on
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Carrots 1-inch dice, peeled
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme

Garnish

  • Flat-Leaf Parsley
  • Crusty Bread
  • 1/2 Cup Green Peas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • On the stovetop, heat a large ovenproof pot with a lid over medium-high heat
  • Dry the beef well with paper towels before browning. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and ½ of the beef, careful not to crowd the beef, you want it to be very brown, if crowded it won’t brown nicely
  • Brown the remaining beef. Pour out the used oil.
  • Return the beef and add the onions to the pot, sauté for approximately 4-5 minutes, until softened
  • Create an empty area in the pot and add the garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Add flour, stir well and cook for 1 minute
  • Add the beef stock, Guinness, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil
  • Add all remaining ingredients and return to a boil
  • Place the pot in the oven uncovered, stirring occasionally until beef, potatoes, and carrots are all tender and the sauce has reduced, approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours
    Guinness Beef Stew
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread
Nutrition Facts
Guinness Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 991mg43%
Potassium 1184mg34%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 14924IU298%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.