Hearty Beef and Guinness Stew: Your Cozy Night Delight!
A rich and flavorful beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a splash of Guinness beer, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth and Guinness.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors will deepen overnight.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg