Description
A hearty and comforting stew enriched with the deep flavors of Guinness stout, tender beef, and earthy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast or stewing beef, cut into chunks
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for searing
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned, then remove.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the Guinness, deglazing the pot by scraping up the browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, thyme, and beef stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- If desired, mix flour with water and stir into the stew for thickening during the last 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm with bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Allowing the stew to rest after cooking deepens the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, hearty meal, Guinness stout, slow cooker, comfort food