Description
Guinness Beef Stew is a comforting and robust dish that embodies the heartiness of Irish cuisine. This savory stew features fall-apart tender beef simmered in a rich, Guinness-infused gravy, accompanied by hearty vegetables that soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests. With each bite, you’ll experience a depth of flavor that makes this stew a favorite for chilly evenings or special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 large onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 ½ cups Guinness beer
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches in the same pot. Remove and reserve with bacon.
- Sauté sliced onions until golden; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and flour; cook briefly before adding Guinness, scraping up browned bits.
- Combine remaining ingredients—beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar—return beef and bacon to pot, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for one hour; add carrots and potatoes, then cook until beef is tender (about one more hour).
- Adjust thickness if necessary; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg