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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew

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A hearty slow-cooked beef stew made with Guinness stout, tender beef, and simple ingredients, perfect for cold days and cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (11.2 oz / 330 ml) Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions, peeled (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Toss the beef in the flour mixed with a pinch of salt and pepper, coating evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add onions and celery to the pot, stirring occasionally until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the Guinness, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, carrots, and pearl onions. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Bring stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and checking liquid levels, until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickened.
  7. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. For a thicker stew, mash a few carrots or beef chunks against the side of the pot and stir in.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.

Notes

Brown the beef for best flavor and texture. Slow cook gently to achieve tender beef. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and verify Worcestershire sauce and broth are gluten-free. If stew is thin near the end, mix 1 tablespoon flour with cold water and stir in, cooking 5 more minutes to thicken. Pearl onions can be substituted with chopped regular onions or shallots.

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