How to Make Beef and Irish Stout Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty beef stew to warm you up on a chilly evening, and this recipe for Beef and Irish Stout Stew is sure to become a new favorite in your household. This traditional Irish dish is packed full of flavor, with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy all infused with the deep, malty notes of an Irish stout. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in or a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
  • 2 cups chopped carrot
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the beef in this to coat.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef, and brown on all sides. Add the onions, and garlic. Stir the tomato paste into a small amount of water to dilute; pour into the pan and stir to blend. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the beer into the pan, and as it begins to boil, scrape any bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. This adds a lot of flavor to the broth. Pour in the rest of the beer, and add the carrots and thyme. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Nutrition

    519 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 723mg