Authentic Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Authentic Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (more if needed); 2½ lb beef chuck (cut into 1½ - 2 inch cubes); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups pearl onions (or any onion roughly chopped); 2 cups mushrooms (thick slice); 6 oz bacon (sliced in small strips); 1 cup carrots (peeled and cut into chunks); 1 cup celery (rough cut); 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 14.9 oz Guinness Beer; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups beef stock; 2 cups baby potatoes (cut in half. (can sub any type of potato)); 3 sprigs thyme; ¾ tsp sea salt ((to taste)); ½ tsp black pepper ((to taste))

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:3h

When it comes to comfort food nothing can beat Guinness Beef Stew. This amazingly flavorful and rich stew is an Irish classic that your family will love.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:28:50 GMT