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Cozy Irish Beef Stew Recipe with Guinness and Root Vegetables

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A hearty and comforting Irish beef stew made with Guinness stout and a medley of root vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout beer
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred), peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Toss them in the flour seasoned lightly with salt and pepper until evenly coated. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Add beef in batches—don’t crowd the pan—and brown on all sides until deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside. (10-15 minutes)
  3. In the same pot, add diced onions, celery, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for a minute to deepen the tomato’s flavor and meld the herbs.
  5. Pour in the Guinness slowly, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off some alcohol.
  6. Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook low and slow for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
  7. Add carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Cover and cook for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove bay leaves, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and stir gently. The stew should be thick and glossy.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch. Slow cooker method: brown beef and sauté aromatics first, then cook on low for 7-8 hours. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning beef to ensure proper caramelization. Add root vegetables only after beef is tender to prevent mushiness. Adjust seasoning gradually; a splash of vinegar or brown sugar can balance bitterness from Guinness.

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