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Classic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ounces Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Toss the beef cubes with the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the beef in batches, then transfer the pieces to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onions, carrots, potatoes, and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
  • Pour in the Guinness and beef broth, then stir in the tomato paste and thyme until the tomato paste dissolves.
  • Add the bay leaves, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes

Brown the beef well before adding it to the slow cooker to build deeper flavor in the broth. If the stew seems thin after cooking, remove the lid for the last hour to let it thicken. Cool the stew completely before portioning into freezer containers, and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to restore the original texture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Large Skillet