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Irish Guinness Beef Stew

Katerina | Diethood
This Irish Guinness Beef Stew features tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms, all cooked in a thick broth flavored with stout, tomato paste, and bacon.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
  • 2.5 to 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 pound button mushrooms, halved
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, you can also use cornstarch
  • 12 ounces guinness beer
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the bacon to a 7-quart Dutch oven, or any other heavy-based pot, set over medium heat.
  • Cook the bacon to a crisp and remove bacon from the pot; do not pour out the bacon fat.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, and to the bacon grease, add the cubes of beef and season them with salt and pepper; sear the beef on all sides until browned. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in the onions. If the pot looks dry, add a bit of olive oil. Cook the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
  • Add in the carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms. Cook for 4 minutes. Add oil, if needed. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables; stir and cook for one minute.
  • Add the beer, tomato paste, and beef broth; stir until everything is well combined. Return the beef and bacon to the pot.
  • Add in the bay leaves and bring mixture to a boil; then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 1-½ hours.
  • Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until the sauce is reduced and thickened and the beef is tender.
  • Remove from heat; taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 451 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 110 mg | Sodium: 846 mg | Potassium: 1410 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 4043 IU | Vitamin C: 18 mg | Calcium: 60 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: beef stew, guinness beef stew, traditional beef stew recipe