Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of this rich and hearty Irish classic. Tender beef, earthy root vegetables, and deep, malty Guinness come together in a soul-warming one-pot wonder. Perfect for chilly evenings and even better the next day—this is comfort food at its best. Dig in and taste the tradition.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
- Total Time: 2 hrs 20 min
- Yield: 4–6 1x
Ingredients
2 lb beef chuck, cut into cubes
• Salt & black pepper
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups Guinness stout (11.2 oz bottle)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp thyme (½ tsp if dried)
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, chunked
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season & Dredge beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
Sear Beef in batches in hot oil/butter until browned. Set aside.
Sauté Onion in the same pot. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1–2 min.
Deglaze with Guinness, scraping browned bits. Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaves.
Simmer beef in the liquid, covered, for 1 hour.
Add Veggies, cover again, and cook 40–50 min until all is tender.
Finish with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Protein: 35 g
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