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Cozy Irish Beef Stew with Guinness

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A hearty and comforting Irish beef stew made with tender beef chuck, Guinness stout, and root vegetables, perfect for cozy nights and slow simmering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 12 fl oz (355 ml) Guinness stout beer
  • 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) flour
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels. Dredge the beef lightly in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown all sides until a deep crust forms, about 5–7 minutes per batch. Set browned beef aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir and cook until softened and fragrant, roughly 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the Guinness stout slowly, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits.
  5. Return the beef to the pot along with any juices. Pour in the beef broth, add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the beef simmers, peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and turnips into large chunks.
  7. After 90 minutes, add the chopped root vegetables to the pot. Stir gently, cover, and continue to simmer for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until beef and vegetables are fork-tender and stew has thickened.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

For gluten-free, replace flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry. Slow cooker and Instant Pot adaptations available. Browning beef is essential for flavor. If stew is too thin, thicken with flour or cornstarch slurry during last 10 minutes of cooking.

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Keywords: Irish beef stew, Guinness stew, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, root vegetables, hearty stew, easy stew recipe

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