Classic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

Classic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

A hearty and traditional Irish stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-simmered in rich Guinness stout with root vegetables. Perfect for a cozy evening.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
6
Time Required
4 hr

Ingredients

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

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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.

Perfect With

crusty breadmashed potatoesgreen salad