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Cozy Beef and Guinness Stew

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A rich and tender slow-cooked beef stew infused with the deep, malty flavor of Guinness stout, perfect for cozy gatherings and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ cups Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup pearl onions, peeled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch until deep crust forms. Transfer to a plate. (15 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. (7 minutes)
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir well to coat, and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste. (3 minutes)
  5. Pour in Guinness, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer gently for 3 minutes to reduce slightly. (5 minutes)
  6. Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. (5 minutes)
  7. Simmer on low for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fall-apart tender. Add pearl onions about 30 minutes before the end of cooking. (2–2.5 hours)
  8. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If stew needs thickening, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. (10 minutes)
  9. Ladle stew into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure flavor. Use fresh herbs if possible for brighter flavor. Stir occasionally during simmering to allow browning on the bottom. Adjust salt at the end of cooking. Frozen pearl onions can be used to save time. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blends. For dairy-free, skip butter if used for finishing.

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Keywords: beef stew, Guinness stew, slow-cooked beef, Irish stew, comfort food, hearty stew, easy beef stew

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