Description
A rich and flavorful Irish-style beef stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and Guinness beer for depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in Guinness beer and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use a good-quality beef broth.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, Guinness stew, Irish stew, hearty stew