Description
A warm and hearty Guinness Beef Stew that captures the essence of family traditions and comfort on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness stout
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for searing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with Guinness, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 1 minute.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and thicken if desired before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: stew, beef, Guinness, comfort food, family recipe, Irish cuisine