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 brings together tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. With simple prep and deep flavors, it’s the ultimate comfort food perfect for any dinner.

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 5 cm/2" chunks. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy-based pot over high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add oil if the pot seems dry.
Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft, then add bacon and cook until browned.
Add carrots and celery, cooking until tender.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste.
Pour in Guinness, chicken stock, and tomato paste, combining well. Add bay leaves and thyme.
Return beef and any accumulated juices to the pot, ensuring the liquid covers the beef.
Cover and reduce heat, letting it simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender.
Remove the lid and continue simmering for 30-45 minutes until sauce thickens and beef falls apart.
Skim any fat from the surface, adjust seasoning, and remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a traditional pairing.
This stew can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 115mg