Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
Description
The Guinness Beef Stew Recipe uses beef chuck browned in batches to develop a caramelized surface, which adds depth to the stew. Onions are sautéed separately and combined before deglazing the pot with Guinness beer, which imparts a distinctive malty note. The stew simmers covered for 45 minutes, then vegetables and herbs are added for a further 45 minutes until tender.
The broth melds the savory meat with the subtle bitterness of the Guinness and the acidity from tomato paste. The beef becomes tender from the slow simmer, complemented by softened vegetables that retain some structure. Before serving, a slurry of cornstarch and water thickens the liquid to a desirable, slightly viscous texture.
This stew is suitable for cool days or whenever a comforting, filling dish is wanted. The recipe suggests variations such as adding peas at the end or swapping vegetables. The beer flavor is noticeable but balanced. Properly brown the meat and maintain a gentle simmer for best results.
Batch cooking and chilling also concentrate flavors. Leftovers reheat well and can be thickened again if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed or cubed stewing beef or lamb shoulder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onion chopped into ½" pieces, yellow
- 2 cups Guinness beer
- 5 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 pound baby potato halved
- 3 carrot cut into ½" pieces
- 3 ribs celery cut into ½" pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon rosemary or 1 sprig fresh, dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme or 4 sprigs fresh, dried leaves
For Thickening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the beef. In a large bowl or freezer bag, combine flour, salt, & pepper. Add the beef and toss to coat.
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess flour from the beef and brown in small batches. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
- Add the onions to the pot, adding more oil as needed, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove and add to the beef cubes.
- Pour the Guinness into the pot while scraping up any brown bits in the pan with a spatula. Stir in broth, tomato paste, and the beef and onions.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
- Add in the potatoes, carrots, celery, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme. Simmer for an additional 45 minutes or until the beef and vegetables are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry).
Notes
- Brown the beef in small batches to ensure proper caramelization and avoid steaming.
- The Guinness beer adds a distinct flavor to the broth, which is noticeable in the final stew.
- Use baby potatoes or thin-skinned Yukon gold potatoes to keep their shape without peeling.
- Vegetables can be varied; mushrooms or sweet potatoes are good alternatives.
- For extra thickness, add a cornstarch slurry gradually until the stew reaches the desired consistency.
- Optional frozen peas can be stirred in just before serving without further simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 364 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4000IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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