Description
Warm up your chilly nights with this Ultimate Guinness Beef Stew, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Infused with the deep, malty richness of Guinness beer, this stew combines tender beef, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs into a satisfying one-pot meal. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite for both seasoned cooks and beginners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer (extra stout recommended)
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme and bay leaves)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups beef stock
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping beef and dicing vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Brown the beef in batches for about 5-7 minutes until crusted. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return beef to the pot along with carrots and potatoes. Pour in Guinness beer and enough beef stock to cover ingredients. Stir well.
- Add the bouquet garni and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg