Traditional Irish Guinness Beef Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Irish
Traditional Irish Guinness Beef Stew
Description
Traditional Irish Guinness Beef Stew starts by coating beef chunks with flour and seasoning before browning them in bacon drippings. The stew incorporates diced bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, and parsnips simmered together with Guinness beer, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and herbs like thyme and rosemary. The cooking method allows the beef to become tender while the stout imparts a rich, slightly bitter depth that balances the sweetness of the root vegetables. The stew's hearty texture and layered flavors make it a satisfying main dish during cooler months or whenever a filling meal is desired.
The recipe includes an option to transfer the stew to a slow cooker after adding all ingredients, allowing for convenient long, slow cooking to tenderize the meat further and meld flavors well. Adjust seasoning as needed toward the end of cooking.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Bacon , diced
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 yellow onion chopped, medium-large
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 yellow potato e.g., Yukon Gold), cut in 1-inch pieces, medium-sized firm
- 2 carrot chopped in 1/2 inch pieces, large
- 2 celery ribs chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 parsnip chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, large
- 16 ounce Guinness Extra Stout bottle
- 1 cup beef broth e.g., Better Than Bouillon, add an extra teaspoon or two, strong
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoons porcini mushrooms optional and not remotely traditional, but oh so amazing, dried and ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the beef across the grain into into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle with some salt, pepper and the flour and toss to coat the pieces. Set aside.
- Fry the bacon in a Dutch oven or heavy pot until done then remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Working in batches and being careful not to overcrowd the pieces, generously brown the beef on all sides. Transfer the beef to a plate and repeat until all the beef is browned.
- Add the onions and fry them, adding more oil if necessary, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the Guinness and bring it to a rapid boil, deglazing the bottom of the pot (scraping up the browned bits on the bottom). Boil for 2 minutes. Return the beef and bacon to the pot along with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. (**At this point you can transfer everything to a slow cooker if you prefer. Follow the remaining steps and then cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.)Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with some crusty country bread or Irish soda bread. This soup is even better the next day.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1459mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3655IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 25.2mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 8.3mg | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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