Guinness Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Irish

Servings 4 people

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1.5 pounds beef stew meat
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup pearl onions
3 carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cubed
12 ounces Guinness stout
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves

Instructions

Add the beef stew meat to the slow cooker first.
Layer the sliced mushrooms, pearl onions, chopped carrots, and cubed potatoes over the beef.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Guinness, beef broth, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the liquid mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Place the bay leaves on top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Notes

The Guinness creates a slightly bitter, roasted note that balances the sweetness of the pearl onions. If the broth needs more body after cooking, mash a few potato cubes against the side of the pot and stir them in. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for three days and reheat easily on the stovetop with a splash of broth.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Mixing Bowl