Name: Guinness Beef Stew | Slow Cooker Irish Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef; 3/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow); 6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced; 3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain); 440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth); 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces; 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

Description

This Guinness Beef Stew is a savory blend of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors. It’s the perfect comfort food for quick dinners or gatherings, easily made in a slow cooker!

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow)
6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced
3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain)
440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer
4 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth)
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces
2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

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Instructions

Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches, then place onto a plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
Lower heat to medium. If pot seems dry, add extra oil.
Sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add bacon.
Cook until bacon is browned, then add chopped carrot and celery.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
Pour in the Guinness, chicken broth/stock, and tomato paste. Mix well to dissolve the flour, then add bay leaves and thyme.
Return the browned beef to the pot along with any juices. Ensure liquid covers the beef.
Cover, reduce heat to a gentle bubble. Cook for 2 hours until beef is tender. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes or until the sauce thickens and beef is fork-tender.
Skim off any surface fat if desired. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Serve hot with creamy mashed potatoes!

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
You can substitute the Guinness with another stout or beer of your choice.
This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen as it sits.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 75mg