Description
This hearty Guinness Beef Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. Tender beef, vegetables, and the rich flavor of Guinness stout come together in a delicious stew that is sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (11.2-ounce) bottle Guinness stout
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes total. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add Guinness: Pour in the Guinness and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Cook the Stew: Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This stew develops even more flavor the next day—perfect for making ahead.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
