Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe

Name: Beef and Guinness Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 prounds lean stewing beef; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 2 onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water; 1 1/4 bottles Guinness; 3/4 cup carrots, cut into chunks; 1 sprig thyme; parsley, chopped finely to garnish

Servings: persons

2 prounds lean stewing beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
1 1/4 bottles Guinness
3/4 cup carrots, cut into chunks
1 sprig thyme
parsley, chopped finely to garnish

1
Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, cut into 2-inch cubes and toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil.
2
Season the flour with salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch or two of cayenne.
3
Toss the meat in this mixture.
4
Heat the remaining oil or dripping in a wide skillet on high heat.
5
Brown the meat on all sides.
6
Add the onions, crushed garlic and tomato paste to the pan, cover, and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
7
Transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole, and pour some of the Guinness into the skillet.
8
Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the caramelized meat juices on the pan.
9
Pour onto the meat in the casserole with the remaining Guinness; add the carrots and the thyme.
10
Stir, taste, and add a little more salt if necessary.
11
Cover with the lid of the casserole and simmer very gently until the meat is tender 2-3 hours.
12
The stew may be cooked on top of the stove or in a low oven at 300 degrees F.
13
Taste and correct the seasoning.
14
Scatter with lots of chopped parsley and serve with champ, colcannon or plain boiled potatoes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 prounds lean stewing beef, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beef and Guinness Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef and Guinness Stew

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