Name: Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 2 tbsp flour; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 onion, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 potatoes, cubed; 2 cups stout beer (such as Guinness); 2 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)

Description

Beef and Guinness Stew is a hearty, deeply flavorful Irish-inspired dish featuring tender cubes of beef chuck simmered with vegetables in a rich stout beer gravy. Perfect for warming up on cold days, this comfort food classic combines chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Ingredients

Beef and Seasoning

2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
2 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables

1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed

Liquids and Flavorings

2 cups stout beer (such as Guinness)
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Cooking Fat

2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Toss the cubed beef chuck with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. This helps to thicken the stew later and seasons the meat.
Brown the Beef: Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, browning all sides well for flavor. Remove browned beef and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sliced carrots. Cook over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the stout beer and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf for deep flavor infusion.
Simmer the Stew: Return the browned beef cubes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
Add Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking to soften without overcooking.
Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the stew hot, ideally with crusty bread to soak up the rich gravy.

Notes

Flavor improves if allowed to rest overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
For thicker stew, use less beef broth or reduce uncovered at the end.
Can be made in a slow cooker by adjusting cooking times accordingly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Irish