Description
This Guinness Beef Stew is an unforgettable comfort dish with tender beef and rich flavor. Perfectly simple to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 lb beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
- 3/4 tsp each salt and black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 oz bacon, speck or pancetta, diced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 440ml Guinness beer
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken stock/broth
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm pieces
- 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2cm pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 5cm chunks and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add more oil if necessary.
- Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft, then add bacon and brown it.
- Mix in carrots and celery, cooking until tender.
- Sprinkle the flour into the mixture and stir for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Pour in Guinness, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Stir to combine everything, ensuring the flour dissolves. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, making sure the liquid covers it.
- Cover the pot, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 2 hours. Check for tenderness.
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
- Skim off any excess fat, adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and ensure your beer is gluten-free.
Serving with creamy mashed potatoes complements the stew beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg