Classic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck(paid link)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 2 tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 2 large yellow onions(paid link)
• 4 medium carrots(paid link)
• 3 medium celery stalks(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 bottle Guinness stout(paid link)
• 4 cup beef broth(paid link)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste(paid link)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce(paid link)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs(paid link)
• 2 leaves bay leaves(paid link)
• 2 lbs potatoes(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut beef chuck into 1.5-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss beef with flour, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Sear until all sides are nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove beef and set aside.

3. 3

   Add chopped yellow onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   5 min

4. 4

   Pour in the Guinness stout, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

   2 min

5. 5

   Return the browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1 tsp salt, remaining 0.5 tsp black pepper, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender. Stir occasionally.

   1 hr 30 min

7. 7

   While the stew simmers, peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

   30 min

8. 8

   Once potatoes are tender and beef is very tender, remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

9. 9

   Ladle the stew into bowls.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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