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Guinness Beef Stew: 10 Secrets for the Ultimate Comfort Meal


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A rich, slow-cooked Irish stew featuring tender beef chuck, root vegetables, and a velvety gravy made with Guinness Draught.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast, cubed
  • 14.9 oz Guinness Draught
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 2 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 parsnips, sliced
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf


Instructions

  1. Dredge beef in flour and sear in rendered bacon fat until browned.
  2. Sauté onions, garlic, and tomato paste in the same pot.
  3. Deglaze the pot with Guinness, scraping up the browned bits.
  4. Add beef, bacon, broth, and herbs; simmer covered for 90 minutes.
  5. Add potatoes, carrots, and parsnips; simmer for another 60 minutes until tender.

Notes

Rich in protein, high in iron from the stout and beef, and packed with vitamins from root vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 455 kcal