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Irish Beef Stew Recipe Easy Cozy Guinness Root Veggie Dinner

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A cozy Irish beef stew slow-simmered with Guinness stout and hearty root vegetables, delivering rich, malty depth and tender beef perfect for cold evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 12 fl oz (355 ml) Guinness stout beer
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 1½-inch cubes, peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into similar-sized chunks. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. (About 15 minutes)
  2. Toss the beef cubes in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch until a deep golden crust forms. Remove beef and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add diced onions to the pot, and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the entire 12 fl oz bottle of Guinness stout, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Add 2 cups beef broth, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
  9. Add the carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the pot. Continue simmering uncovered for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  10. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If stew is too thin, simmer a few minutes longer to thicken.
  11. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure deep flavor. Scrape pot after adding Guinness to incorporate browned bits. Simmer low and slow for tender beef. Add root vegetables late to keep them firm. Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for gluten-free adaptation. Leftovers taste better the next day. Can be made in slow cooker or Instant Pot with adjusted times.

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