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Guinness Beef Stew

A hearty and rich stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and Guinness beer, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 1 can Guinness beer or any stout beer
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cut the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Chop the onion, slice the carrots, and dice the potatoes.
Brown the Beef
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the carrots and potatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
  2. Pour in the Guinness and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  3. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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