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

There's nothing quite like a hearty stew to warm you up on a cold day, and when it comes to savory, rich flavors, it's hard to beat a traditional Irish Stout Beef Stew. This classic dish is the perfect way to satisfy your comfort food cravings while also taking advantage of the bold, complex flavors found in a good stout beer.

Irish Stout Beef Stew is a traditional Irish dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a simple, yet incredibly flavorful recipe that combines tender chu...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ (15 ounce) can Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®), or more if needed
  • 1 cup water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes, onion, garlic, green beans, and tomato paste in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with stew seasoning and pour beef broth over top. Mix in stew seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place flour on a plate and add seasoned salt. Coat stew meat in the flour mixture then brown in the hot skillet, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Add browned meat directly to the slow cooker.
  • Add stout beer to the slow cooker and water, if necessary, to bring the liquid even with the ingredients so nothing dries out.
  • Cook on High until meat is tender and potatoes are soft, about 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 1196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1398mg