Hearty Beef and Guinness Stew
Tender beef, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a rich Guinness stout broth for a hearty, comforting stew.
Ingredients
- 3 strips thick bacon, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 tsp garlic, (minced)
- 1 ½ cups Guinness stout
- 1 cup beef broth, unsalted or low sodium
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp dried leaf thyme
- 2 to 3 cups carrots, (diced or sliced)
- 2 to 3 cups potatoes, (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large Dutch oven and place it over medium heat. Cook until lightly browned.3 strips thick bacon
- In a food storage bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add beef cubes and toss to coat.1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp kosher salt | 2 pounds beef chuck | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 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.2 cups chopped onions | 1 tsp garlic
- 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.1 1/2 cups Guinness stout | 1 cup beef broth | 2 tbsp tomato paste | 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1 bay leaf
- 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.1/2 tsp dried leaf thyme | 2 to 3 cups carrots | 2 to 3 cups potatoes
- Stir in the parsley and taste. Season with kosher salt and pepper, as needed, and cook for 5 additional minutes.2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- Serve with crusty rolls, biscuits, or slices of freshly baked Irish soda bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 50gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 960mgPotassium: 1583mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10856IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 7mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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