Description
Craving a cozy, comforting meal? This Guinness Beef Stew is a rich and hearty dish perfect for a quick dinner idea or a slow weekend cooking project. Tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and a deep, flavorful stout-based sauce come together in this easy recipe that feels both rustic and satisfying. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, comfort food, or a make-ahead meal, this stew delivers bold taste and warming goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
3 large carrots
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
2 celery stalks
1 bottle Guinness stout (11–12 oz)
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup mushrooms
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and coat lightly with flour.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
3. Add butter and cook onions until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in Guinness and scrape the pot to deglaze.
6. Return beef to pot and add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, and paprika.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cook for 1.5 hours.
8. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and mushrooms. Simmer 45–60 minutes more.
9. Adjust thickness by simmering uncovered or mashing potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
10. Remove bay leaf, rest briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Brown the beef in batches for the best flavor development.
Simmer gently to keep the meat tender and juicy.
Let the stew rest before serving to deepen the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg