Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew, a hearty and comforting Irish dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender beef, stout beer, and savory vegetables come together in a deliciously satisfying stew.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Stew Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness stout
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Coat Beef: Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in a skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic, add tomato paste and Guinness.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer mixture to slow cooker, add remaining ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the beef in Guinness overnight before cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
