Name: Guinness Beef Stew | Slow Cooker Irish Comfort Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone); 3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow); 6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced; 3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain); 440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth); 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces; 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs thyme (or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

Description

This Guinness Beef Stew is a delightful comfort food, with tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped (brown, white or yellow)
6 oz / 180g bacon, speck or pancetta, diced
3 tbsp flour (all purpose/plain)
440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer
4 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock/broth (or beef broth)
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2″ thick pieces
2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm / 1″ pieces
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs thyme (or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

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Instructions

Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat, brown beef in batches, then remove.
Lower heat to medium; add more oil if pot looks dry.
Sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add the bacon.
Cook until bacon is browned, then stir in carrot and celery.
Add flour and stir for 1 minute to cook off the flour.
Pour in Guinness, chicken broth, and tomato paste; mix well, add bay leaves and thyme.
Return beef and any juices to the pot, ensuring liquid covers the beef.
Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender. Remove lid and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until beef can be easily torn apart and sauce thickens.
Skim off any fat from the surface if desired, adjust salt and pepper, and remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Feel free to substitute the beef with lamb for a different flavor.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and ensure your beer is gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 100mg