Irish Beef & Guinness Stew

Name: Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout beer; 4 cups beef broth; 2 large carrots, peeled & chopped; 2 large potatoes, peeled & diced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for balance); Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:2h 30min

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Irish Beef & Guinness Stew on a cold evening. This dish is rich, deeply flavorful, and incredibly comforting. The secret? Guinness beer! It adds a robust, slightly malty depth to the broth, complementing the tender beef and hearty root vegetables.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:12:54 GMT