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Stovetop Beef Stew (with Guinness)

This Stovetop Beef Stew is rich and flavorful and perfect for dinner tonight! All the delicious flavor of a slow-cooked stew, made simpler by using just one skillet and a much shorter cooking time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound sirloin steak cut into chunks
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoons cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 carrots cut into ¼ inch coins
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 12 ounces Guinness or other stout beer
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup pearl onions 
  • 1 cup peas
OPTIONAL - IF NEEDED
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the meat, turning often to brown all sides.
  4. Remove to a plate, and set aside.
  5. Add the tomato paste to the skillet and whisk in the Guinness.
  6. Crank the heat up to high, and continue whisking to scrape up all the brown bits from the pan.
  7. Boil, and allow to reduce by about half.
  8. Whisk together the broth and flour until the flour is dissolved.
  9. Add the mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil.
  10. Add the prepared carrots, potatoes, and onions, return to a boil, and then lower the heat to medium, cover, and simmer vigorously for about 10 minutes. Vegetables should be almost tender.
  11. Return the browned beef and any juices to the pan.
  12. Season with salt and pepper, then add the peas.
  13. Simmer until the meat is cooked to medium, about 2-3 minutes.
OPTIONAL - IF NEEDED TO THICKEN
  1. Remove some of the liquid and make a slurry with the cornstarch, and whisk back into the stew until boiling and thickened.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, and serve.
  3. Devour.

Notes

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  • Because of the short cooking time, your usual stew meat that is tough – won’t be great in this
  • Switch out the peas for green beans, or add frozen corn/peas instead
  • Serve with a crusty bread, or make Irish Soda Bread for a true Irish Dinner!

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Potassium 1029mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5400IU (108%) Vitamin C 27.7mg (31%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Potassium 1029mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5400IU 108%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 31%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.