Slow Cooked Guinness Anchovy Beef And Bean Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooked Guinness Anchovy Beef And Bean Stew
Description
Slow Cooked Guinness Anchovy Beef and Bean Stew begins with finely pureed onion, garlic, and raw beetroot to provide a mellow, earthy base. Beef chunks are browned for caramelized flavor and then combined with the puree, canned tomatoes, borlotti beans, anchovies, thyme, Guinness stout, and chicken stock. The pot is brought to a boil then transferred to a low-temperature oven to cook slowly for three hours, allowing the beef to become tender and flavors to meld.
The stew is dense and thick with the richness of Guinness complemented by the savory depth of anchovies, which meld into the sauce rather than dominating. The beetroot adds subtle sweetness and color, while thyme provides herbal brightness. The borlotti beans contribute creaminess and protein, making the dish substantial.
Best served hot with hearty sides like crusty bread or steamed rice, this stew offers a rich meal suitable for cooler days or when a satisfying, slow-cooked dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 400 g (14oz) beetroot peeled, uncooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 kg (2.2lb) beef
- 2 X 400g (14oz) borlotti beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 2 cups chicken stock 500 ml
- 1 cup Guinness 250 ml
- 1 400 g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 60 g anchovies drained, tin of
- 2 fresh thyme springs
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 140C /120C / 275f / gas 1.
- Add the onion, garlic and beetroot into a blender and whizz into a puree.
- Heat oil in an oven ready casserole pot and brown the beef in batches. You might need to add a bit more oil or deglaze the pot between batches. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the onion puree and cook for 10 mins before returning beef to the pot.
- Add everything else in, season well and bring to the boil before switching off the heat.
- Cover the casserole pot, transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 3 hrs.
- Serve with some bread or rice.
Notes
- Serve this stew with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- The recipe is compatible with Instant Pot mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or Air Fryer tater tots as sides.
- The stew contains approximately 10 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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