Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Stew with Guinness
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 each bay leaves; 2 pounds stewing beef cut into 2 inch cubes; 1 each yellow onion cut into 1/4 inch slices; 2 each garlic cloves chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves dried; 3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup beef stock prefer veal stock if possible; 1/2 cup guinness; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped; 1/2 pound carrots sliced; 2 pounds potatoes cut into chunks

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 each bay leaves
2 pounds stewing beef cut into 2 inch cubes
1 each yellow onion cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 each garlic cloves chopped
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves dried
3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup beef stock prefer veal stock if possible
1/2 cup guinness
1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped
1/2 pound carrots sliced
2 pounds potatoes cut into chunks

1
Heat a 6 quart stove-top casserole and add the oil and bay leaves.
2
Cook the bay leaves for a moment and then add the meat.
3
Brown the meat on both sides on high heat, add the sliced onion and cook until the onions are translucent.
4
Reduce heat to low and add the garlic thyme, rosemary and flour; stir until smooth.
5
Add the beef stock and stout.
6
Simmer, stirring until the stew thickens a bit.
7
Add the remaining ingredients and cover.
8
Place the pot in a 275F (140C).
9
oven for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times.
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.

962

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* 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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 each bay leaves, 2 pounds stewing beef cut into 2 inch cubes, 1 each yellow onion cut into 1/4 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Irish Beef Stew with Guinness 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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Irish Beef Stew with Guinness

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