Description
Savor the bold taste of Guinness Beef Stew, an easy to prepare dish that boasts tender beef and flavorful ingredients, perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
- 3/4 tsp each salt and 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 sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)
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 remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add more oil if pot appears dry.
- Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft, then add diced bacon.
- Continue cooking until bacon is browned, then stir in carrots and celery.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute to cook off the flour's raw taste.
- Pour in Guinness, chicken broth, and mix in tomato paste. Ensure flour is dissolved, then add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return beef to the pot, including any juices. Ensure liquid just covers the meat.
- Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours, then uncover and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
- Skim off fat if desired. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative.
Serve this stew with a side of creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.
Allow the stew to sit for a few hours or overnight for even richer flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg