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Guinness beef stew in a red Dutch oven with chunks of beef, carrots, corn, peas, and potatoes in a rich sauce, served with crusty bread.

Guinness beef stew

A rich and hearty Guinness beef stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and a velvety Guinness-infused sauce, it's perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine European, Irish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs (1.8 kg) beef chuck or brisket, cut into cubes
  • 3 large (300 g) onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks (100 g) celery, chopped
  • 4 large (400 g) carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium (150 g) parsnip, chopped
  • 1 large (200 g) bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups (300 g) peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz (400 g) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tbsp (12 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) Guinness stout
  • 4 cups (950 ml) beef broth
  • 2 cooked corn cobs (sliced into rounds)
  • 5 medium (750 g) potatoes, cut into large wedges (like roasted potatoes)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and sear them until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onions, celery, carrots, parsnip, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, then add smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
  • Pour in Guinness, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  • Return the beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for a few hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add potatoes, corn rounds, and peas about 30 minutes before the stew is done. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves and let the stew rest briefly before serving.
  • Serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use chuck or brisket for the best texture after slow cooking.
Don’t rush the browning process of the beef; it adds essential flavor to the stew.
Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking.
Allow the stew to rest for 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword Beef stew with Guinness, Guinness beef stew, Guinness stew recipe, Hearty beef stew, One-pot beef stew
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