Irish Beef Stew With Guinness and Prunes Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Stew With Guinness and Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean stewing beef; 2 tbsp. flour; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; Pepper to taste; 2 tbsp. cooking oil; 2 sm. sliced onions; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup Guinness stout; 1/2 cup water; 4 md. carrots, thinly sliced; 1 cup pitted prunes, soaked and drained

Servings: persons

1
Cut beef into serving pieces.
2
Mix flour, salt and pepper.
3
Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour.
4
Brown the meat on all sides in the cooking oil.
5
Add bay leaves and onions and continue cooking until lightly browned.
6
Place in Dutch oven or casserole and add Guinness and water.
7
(If necessary, add more water to cover meat.)
8
Add sliced carrots.
9
Cover and bake for 40 minutes at 350 F. Add prunes and continue cooking for 1/2 hour.
10
Serve with parsleyed potatoes.
11
The Irish Heritage Cookbook

722

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lean stewing beef, 2 tbsp. flour, 1-1/2 tsp. salt, Pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Irish Beef Stew With Guinness and Prunes 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!

Irish Beef Stew With Guinness and Prunes

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