Irish Beef Stew

Traditional Irish beef stew with Guinness beer, creating rich flavor and tender meat. Authentic comfort food.

Prep: 25min
Cook: 165min
Serves: 8
medium
425 cal
Rich Irish beef stew with Guinness in bowl

Recipe Categories

TomatoBakingBeef StewOnionGarlicHerbCarrotButterBeefPotato

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Beef chuck roastcut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer
  • 2 cups Beef stock
  • 2 lbs Potatoesquartered
  • 1 lb Carrotscut into chunks
  • 2 large Onionssliced
  • 4 cloves Garlicminced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup Flourfor coating
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • To taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Brown beef in batches in large Dutch oven.

  3. 3

    Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.

  4. 4

    Add tomato paste, beer, stock, thyme, and bay leaves.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered 1.5 hours, add vegetables, cook 45 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs, adjust seasoning.

💡 Pro Tips

Let the beer cook down to concentrate the flavors and remove some alcohol.

🔄 Variations

Add parsnips or turnips for authentic Irish vegetables.

🏠 Storage

Improves with time - store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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