Guinness Beef Stew
Guinness Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With succulent beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich layer of Guinness flavor, this dish warms both the body and soul. Each bite offers a delightful balance of savory goodness and slight sweetness from the stout, making it an instant favorite for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: cube the beef and dice the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in Guinness to deglaze the pot, scraping any brown bits; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours until meat is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider browning the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Feel free to swap out some vegetables or use lamb instead of beef for a unique twist. This stew can be made ahead of time; it actually tastes better the next day!