Print

Irish Guinness Beef Stew

Irish Guinness beef stew - featured image
Print Recipe

A cozy, slow-cooked Irish stew featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered in Guinness stout with hearty vegetables and rich flavors.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 12 oz Guinness stout beer
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut the beef into 1.5-inch cubes, peel and slice carrots, dice the onion, mince garlic, and cube potatoes if using. This should take about 15 minutes.
  2. Dredge the beef: Toss the beef cubes in the flour seasoned with salt and pepper until lightly coated.
  3. Brown the beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, avoiding crowding, and sear until deeply browned on all sides—about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced onion and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and just starting to caramelize. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and transfer everything to the slow cooker.
  5. Add liquids and seasoning: Pour the Guinness stout and beef broth over the beef and vegetables. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and a pinch more salt and pepper.
  6. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Add potatoes: About 1.5 hours before serving (or 45 minutes on high), stir in the cubed potatoes. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
  8. Final seasoning: Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. If the stew needs thickening, mix 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the stew and cook for 10 more minutes.
  9. Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or mashed potatoes on the side.

Notes

Dry beef cubes with paper towel before browning for better sear. Avoid stirring too often in slow cooker to develop richer flavor. Add potatoes late to prevent mushiness. Use a flour or cornstarch slurry to thicken if needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or rice flour. Optional splash of cream or butter before serving adds silkiness.

Nutrition

Keywords: Irish stew, Guinness beef stew, slow cooker stew, beef chuck roast, cozy meals, comfort food, slow-cooked beef

Find it online: https://nadinetable.com/irish-guinness-beef-stew-recipe-easy-slow-cooked-tender-beef-for-cozy-meals/