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Beef and Guinness Stew

Warm up this winter with delicious winter soup recipes like this Beef and Guinness Stew, full of flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Soup, stew
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 646 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy based pot

Ingredients
  

Oil and Meat

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2.5 lb beef chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium onions chopped (brown, white or yellow)
  • 6 oz bacon diced, speck or pancetta
  • 3 cups chicken stock or beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1.25 cm thick pieces
  • 2 large celery stalks cut into 2 cm pieces

Flavorings

  • 3 tablespoon flour all purpose/plain
  • 440 ml Guinness Beer
  • 4 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 count bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs thyme or sub with 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Cut the beef into 5cm chunks. Pat dry then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a heavy based pot over high heat. Add beef in batches and brown well all over. Remove onto plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
  • Lower heat to medium. If the pot is looking dry, add oil.
  • Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softening, then add bacon.
  • Cook until bacon is browned, then stir through carrot and celery.
  • Add flour, and stir for 1 minute to cook off the flour.
  • Add Guinness, chicken broth/stock, and tomato paste. Mix well, add bay leaves and thyme.
  • Return beef into the pot (including any juices). Liquid level should just cover.
  • Cover, lower heat so it is bubbling gently. Cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove lid and simmer for a further 30-45 minutes, or until the beef falls apart.
  • Skim off fat on surface, if desired. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves and thyme.
  • Serve with creamy mashed potatoes!

Notes

Guinness Beer is essential for flavor. Substitute if needed with 2 cups of water + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce + 2 beef bouillon cubes for a non-alcoholic version.

Nutrition

Serving: 497gCalories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 15.3gProtein: 72.2gFat: 29.1gSaturated Fat: 9.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19.9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1499mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 4.7g
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, Guinness stew, hearty soup, slow-cooked, winter soup recipes
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