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Hearty Beef and Guinness Stew

Hearty beef stew with potatoes and carrots in a rustic pot.
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Tender beef, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a rich Guinness stout broth for a hearty, comforting stew.

Ingredients

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  • 3 thick slices bacon (diced)
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Guinness stout
  • 1 cup beef broth (unsalted or low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 2 to 3 cups diced or sliced carrots
  • 2 to 3 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon. Place the bacon in a large Dutch oven and place it over medium heat. Cook until lightly browned.
  2. Coat the beef cubes. In a food storage bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes and toss to coat.
  3. Brown the beef. Add the meat and onions to the bacon and continue cooking, turning frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the meat is browned. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.
  4. Add the liquids and seasonings. Add the stout, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
  5. Add the thyme and root vegetables. Add the thyme, carrots, and potatoes to the beef mixture and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 30 minutes longer or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Finish the dish. Stir in the parsley and taste. Add salt and pepper, as needed, and cook for 5 additional minutes.
  7. Serve. Serve with crusty rolls, biscuits, or slices of freshly baked Irish soda bread.

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