Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Guinness Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 450 g lean rump steak, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 carrots, thickly sliced; 3 bay leaves; 375 ml water; 40 g plain flour; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 150 ml Guinness stout; 100 g pitted prunes

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
450 g lean rump steak, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 carrots, thickly sliced
3 bay leaves
375 ml water
40 g plain flour
2 beef bouillon cubes
150 ml Guinness stout
100 g pitted prunes

1
Pre heat your oven to 180c.
2
Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the beef all over.
3
Remove the beef to an oven proof casserole dish.
4
Add the garlic and onions to the frypan and cook'til the onion is soft.
5
Add the sugar and stir until caramelised.
6
Remove to the casserole dish.
7
Add the carrots and bay leaf to the casserole too.
8
Dissolve the stock cubes and flour in the water and add to the frypan with the Guinness.
9
Heat until the mixture boils and thickens.
10
Pour over the meat in the casserole and stir to combine.
11
Cover the casserole, and cook in the oven for 1 hour.
12
Add the prunes and cook for a further 30 minutes.

612

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 450 g lean rump steak, diced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Guinness Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Guinness Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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