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Beef and Guinness Stew

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This Beef and Guinness Stew combines inexpensive, slow-cooking beef with pantry-friendly ingredients, creating a warm and hearty meal perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stew
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or a neutral oil)
  • 2.5 lb beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1½–2 inch chunks (any slow-cooking cut works)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 6 oz bacon, diced
  • 3 tbsp flour (all-purpose)
  • 440 ml Guinness beer (one can/bottle) (or stout/porter)
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups chicken stock (or beef stock for a richer flavor)
  • 3 pcs carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 2 large celery stalks, cut into pieces
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat beef dry and cut into even chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches; remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil if needed. Sauté garlic and chopped onions for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add diced bacon and cook until browned and crispy.
  5. Stir in carrots and celery, cooking briefly to combine flavors.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the Guinness, scraping up the browned bits from the pot. Add chicken stock and tomato paste; whisk to incorporate.
  2. Add bay leaves and thyme, then return the beef and any collected juices to the pot.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 2 hours.
  4. Uncover and simmer an additional 30–45 minutes until beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened. Skim excess fat from the surface if desired.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Skim fat cold after refrigeration to remove excess grease before reheating. Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or toasted bread.
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