Description
This Guinness Beef Stew offers a heartwarming combination of tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb / 1.25 kg beef chuck
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 oz / 180g bacon, diced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 440ml / 14.9 oz guinness beer
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken stock or beef broth
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut
- 2 large celery stalks, cut
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 5cm chunks and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add more oil if the pot is dry.
- Sauté garlic and onion for about 3 minutes until softened. Then add in the bacon and cook until browned.
- Stir in carrot and celery, cooking until softened.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot, stirring for 1 minute to cook it off.
- Pour in the Guinness, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Mix well, ensuring the flour dissolves. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return the beef to the pot, including any juices. The liquid should just cover the beef.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 hours until the beef is tender. Uncover and simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes until the beef falls apart and the sauce has thickened.
- Skim off any fat from the surface, adjust seasoning, and discard bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and ensure the beer is also gluten-free.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 756mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 108mg