Description
Warm up your winter nights with this Ultimate Guinness Beef Stew, a comforting dish that combines tender beef and rich, malty flavors of Guinness beer. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings in, this one-pot wonder is not only delicious but also easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. Let the delightful aroma fill your kitchen as you create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness beer
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting the beef into cubes and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Pour in the Guinness beer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add beef broth and herbs.
- Return beef to the pot along with carrots and potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 2-3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg