Description
Enjoy the heartiness of Guinness Beef Stew, made with succulent beef and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for a quick dinner or cozy meal, this dish promises rich flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat; brown the beef in batches and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, adding oil if needed, then cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft.
- Add bacon and cook until browned; stir in carrots and celery.
- Add flour, stirring for 1 minute to cook it off.
- Pour in Guinness, chicken broth, and tomato paste, mixing until flour dissolves; add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return the beef with any juices; ensure liquid level just covers the ingredients.
- Cover and gently simmer for 2 hours, then simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
- Skim off any fat, adjust salt and pepper, and remove bay leaves and thyme.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with a gluten-free alternative.
This stew tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep.
Feel free to add other vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg