Description
This Guinness Beef Stew is a must-try for anyone seeking a hearty dish that combines the rich flavor of beef, bacon, and Guinness beer. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 oz bacon, speck or pancetta, diced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 440ml Guinness beer
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken stock or beef broth
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm thick pieces
- 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 5cm chunks and pat dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat, then brown the beef in batches and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, adding more oil if necessary, and cook garlic and onion until soft, about 3 minutes; add bacon and cook until browned.
- Introduce carrots and celery, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste.
- Pour in the Guinness, stock, and tomato paste, ensuring flour dissolves fully; add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return browned beef to the pot, ensuring the liquid just covers it; cover and simmer gently for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the lid and continue simmering for another 30-45 minutes until the beef is tender and sauce thickens.
- Skim off any surface fat, adjust seasoning, and remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Add root vegetables like parsnips for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg