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Overhead shot of a bowl of Guinness beef stew with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and onion in dark brown broth.

Guinness Beef Stew

Hearty beef stew made with Guinness beer, vegetables, and fresh herbs, simmered for rich flavor. Serve over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or cubed beef chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large red onion chopped
  • 2 cups chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 pint sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 16 oz Guinness beer
  • 1 large sprig rosemary
  • 1 large sprig thyme
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Season beef pieces:

    Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  • Sauté vegetables:

    In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, and mushrooms; sauté until softened and just beginning to brown. Remove vegetables from pot and set aside.

  • Sear beef batches:

    Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Return all beef to the pot.

  • Make flour roux:

    Add butter and flour to the beef; stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

  • Deglaze with beer:

    Deglaze the pot with Guinness beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

  • Add seasonings:

    Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.

  • Pour broth mixture:

    Add beef broth and water; mix well. Return cooked vegetables to the pot.

  • Simmer for hours:

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  • Adjust seasoning:

    About halfway through, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or brown sugar as needed.

  • Serve over potatoes:

    Once beef is tender, serve over mashed potatoes.
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