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Hearty Homemade Guinness Beef Stew

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A rich and comforting beef stew slow-cooked with Guinness stout, tender beef chuck, and hearty root vegetables. Perfect for cozy evenings and easy to make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz Guinness stout beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch for GF version)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Toss the beef in flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until a crust forms. Remove browned beef and set aside (10-15 minutes).
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly (10 minutes).
  4. Pour in Guinness stout and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot (2 minutes).
  5. Return browned beef to the pot. Add bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Stir to combine (2 minutes).
  6. Bring stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender (90-120 minutes).
  7. Stir in cubed potatoes, cover, and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until potatoes are soft but not mushy (30-40 minutes).
  8. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken (5-10 minutes).

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour and use gluten-free stout or omit beer. Brown beef well for best flavor. Add potatoes later to avoid mushiness. Stir occasionally but not too often during simmering to allow sauce to thicken. Slow cooker method: brown beef and sauté veggies on stove, then cook on low for 6-8 hours, adding potatoes in the last hour.

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