Description
This Guinness Beef Stew is a comforting dish that combines tender beef, rich Guinness, and hearty vegetables, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Quick to prepare and deliciously savory, it’s sure to impress anyone seeking hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb beef chuck
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 oz bacon, diced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 440ml Guinness beer
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut
- 2 large celery stalks, cut
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 5cm chunks and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat; add the beef in batches to brown. Remove to a plate as each batch is done.
- Reduce heat to medium, adding more oil if needed.
- Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft, then mix in the bacon.
- Continue cooking until the bacon is browned, then add the carrot and celery.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in Guinness, chicken stock, and tomato paste, stirring to combine and dissolve the flour. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return the browned beef to the pot with juices. Ensure liquid covers the beef.
- Cover pot, lower heat, and simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender; then remove the lid and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until beef is falling apart and sauce thickens.
- skim off excess fat if desired, adjusting seasonings before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
You can also add potatoes or parsnips for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg