Description
Rich, hearty, and slow-cooked, this Guinness Beef Stew is packed with tender beef, vegetables, and the deep flavor of Irish stout. Perfect for cozy nights or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat, well trimmed
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano
- 1 tsp. dried leaf thyme
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 15 oz. beef broth
- 3 cups baby red potatoes, quartered
- 3 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 small white onion, cut into large pieces
- 2 tsp. garlic, minced
- 11.2 oz. Guinness beer (original or extra stout)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
1. In a large ziplock bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder. Add beef and shake until evenly coated.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and brown beef on all sides.
3. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, scraping browned bits into a thick sauce.
4. Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
5. Add beef and sauce mixture over vegetables.
6. Stir in Guinness beer and add bay leaves.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid.
8. Remove bay leaves, season to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use Guinness Extra Stout.
Substitute red wine for Guinness if desired.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Stir in frozen peas during the last 15 minutes for added color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1007mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg