Description
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender beef, vegetables, and the rich essence of Guinness stout, perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef (Chuck Roast or Brisket)
- 1 cup Guinness Stout
- 2 Onions, chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Carrots, chopped
- 2 Potatoes (Yukon gold), diced
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 4 cups Beef or Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and sear in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Sauté Aromatics: Remove beef, lower heat, and cook onions until golden, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in Guinness, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Combine and Simmer: Return beef with carrots, celery, potatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slow Cooking: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 120-180 minutes.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm with optional parsley garnish.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients based on preference. This dish can also be made with lamb or a vegetarian option like mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Guinness, comfort food, Irish recipe, hearty meal