How to Make Ultimate Guinness® Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty and flavorful beef stew to warm you up on a cold day, and this Ultimate Guinness® Beef Stew is sure to do just that. Packed with tender chunks of beef, savory vegetables, and a rich, bold flavor from the addition of Guinness® stout, this stew is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.

What sets this beef stew apart from the rest is the use of Guinness® stout, which adds a deep, malty flavor and a touch of bitterness to t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 yellow onions, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into 1 1/2- inch cubes
  • ½ pound carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil and bay leaves in a 6-quart oven-proof pot over high heat. Place 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl, press beef cubes into flour, and sear beef in the hot oil until the meat has a browned crust, about 3 minutes per side. Cook and stir onions with beef until onions are translucent, 5 more minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Combine garlic, thyme, and rosemary leaves with 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl; stir flour mixture into beef and onions until thoroughly combined. Pour beer and beef stock into mixture, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix potatoes, carrots, and parsley into beef and sauce; cover pot.
  • Braise stew in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and beef is tender, about 3 hours; stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1128mg