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Guinness Beef Irish Stew with Potatoes and Thyme
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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 chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 large potatoes, cubed
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and brown on all sides for 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and tomato paste, then pour in the Guinness and beef broth. Scrape up any browned bits and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Pour the skillet contents over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the carrots, potatoes, thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft. Remove the thyme stems before serving.

Notes

The Guinness adds a noticeable roasted flavor, so taste the stew near the end of cooking and add an extra pinch of salt if the broth tastes flat. Leftovers thicken further in the fridge and reheat well with a splash of broth to loosen the texture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Large Skillet