Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, Divided; 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Cubes; 1 Large Onion, Chopped; 2 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock; 1 cup Guinness Draught, Divided; 1/2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1 ounce, weight Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped; 1 Bay Leaf; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Chunks; 2 Parsnips, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Chunks; 5 To 6 Baby Red Potatoes, Scrubbed, Peeled, And Cut Into Quarters; 2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch, Dissolved In Water; Crusty Bread, To Serve

Servings: persons

4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, Divided
2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Cubes
1 Large Onion, Chopped
2 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock
1 cup Guinness Draught, Divided
1/2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1 ounce, weight Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped
1 Bay Leaf
Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Chunks
2 Parsnips, Peeled And Cut Into 1-inch Chunks
5 To 6 Baby Red Potatoes, Scrubbed, Peeled, And Cut Into Quarters
2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch, Dissolved In Water
Crusty Bread, To Serve

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In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium high heat.
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Drop in half of your beef and brown all four sides, about 7-8 minutes.
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Transfer to a slow cooker insert and repeat with the other half of the beef.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil and add onions and cook until theyre lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Add the stock, 1/2 cup of beer, sugar, thyme, chocolate, and bay leaf.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Bring to a boil then transfer to the slow cooker.
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Add the carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
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Mix it around a little bit with a wooden spoon.
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Then cover and cook on low for about 9-10 hours or high for 6-7 hours.
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When ready to eat, pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of beer then dissolve the corn starch in water and stir it in the mixture in the slow cooker.
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Cook for another 15 minutes on high (turn the slow cooker on high if you had it on low) until sauce thickens.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf.
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Serve hot with crusty bread.

909

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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.

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 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, Divided, 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, Trimmed And Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Cubes, 1 Large Onion, Chopped, 2 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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!

Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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