Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Guinness Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck stew meat; table salt; ground black pepper; 2 onions, chopped; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ cups Guinness stout, draught; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dired thyme; 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 12 lbs . baby red potatoes, scrubbed; ¼ cup flour; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

4 lbs boneless beef chuck stew meat
table salt
ground black pepper
2 onions, chopped
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups Guinness stout, draught
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dired thyme
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 bay leaves
5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 12 lbs . baby red potatoes, scrubbed
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1
Pat beef dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium-high until just smoking.
3
Cook half of beef until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
4
Transfer to slow cooker insert and repeat with additional 2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
5
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onions and 1/4 teaspoons salt to skillet and cook until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Add broth, 1 1/4 cups stout, sugar, thyme chocolate, and bay leaves and bring to boil, using wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits.
7
Transfer to slow cooker insert.
8
Add carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to slow cooker insert.
9
Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 9-10 hours (or cook on high for 6 to 7 hours).
10
Set slow cooker to high.
11
Whisk flour and remaining 1/4 cup beer until smooth, then stir mixture into slow cooker.
12
Cook, covered, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
13
Stir in parsley, Season wirh salt and pepper, and discard bay leaves.
14
Serve.
15
MAKE AHEAD: You can prepare the recipe through step 2 the night before the ingredients go into the slow cooker.
16
Refrigerate the browned meat the the onion mixture in separate containers.
17
In the morning, transfer the beef and the onion mixture to the slow cooker and proceed with step 3.

1705

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

196

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck stew meat, table salt, ground black pepper, 2 onions, 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.

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Guinness Beef Stew

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