Description
A hearty and comforting stew that combines tender beef, earthy vegetables, and the rich flavor of Guinness beer, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for searing
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop beef, slice carrots and potatoes, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned.
- Add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with Guinness, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.
- Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth. This stew also tastes great with a splash more Guinness at the end!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Guinness, beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, Irish cuisine