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Guinness Beef Stew
5 from 18 votes

Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Beef Stew combines browned beef chuck with aromatics, vegetables, and a rich broth made from Guinness beer, tomato paste, and beef stock. Slow-simmered until tender, the beef absorbs deep malt and herb flavors, creating a hearty, savory stew perfect for comforting meals.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 2-inch chunks
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced, medium sweet
  • 3 carrot peeled and diced, large
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14.9-ounce) can Guinness draught beer
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 prigs thyme fresh
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Working in batches, add beef to the stockpot and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in flour and tomato paste until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  6. Stir in Guinness, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the stockpot.
  7. Stir in beef stock, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaves and beef. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.*
  9. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes, if desired.

Notes

  • Cool stew completely before freezing to maintain texture; store in individual portions for convenience.
  • Freeze flat in bags for faster freezing and easier storage.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally to preserve flavor and consistency.