Description
This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich Guinness stout broth with vegetables, herbs, and savory seasonings, creating a deliciously satisfying stew.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Stew:
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (11.2-ounce) bottle Guinness stout
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper until coated. Sear in batches until browned.
- Cook the Vegetables: Saute carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and tomato paste until aromatic.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer beef and vegetables to the slow cooker. Add Guinness, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf. Top with potatoes.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve: Discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Guinness adds a rich flavor without overpowering.
- For a thicker stew, remove the lid or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- 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: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
