Description
A rich and hearty slow cooker beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and the deep, malty flavor of Guinness beer. Perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium celery stalks, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 ounces Guinness stout beer
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and black pepper.
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl and lightly dredge the beef cubes in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
Pour the Guinness beer and beef broth into the slow cooker. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme leaves, and bay leaves. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaves from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours