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Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew

Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew features tender beef simmered slowly in stout with onions, carrots, and a hint of thyme for deep, malty richness. The sauce turns silky and robust, with gentle warmth from cayenne and garlic. It’s an inviting choice for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening or for celebrating a casual St. Patrick’s Day gathering.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook3 hrs
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew
  1. 1

    Toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the beef in the flour mixture to coat.

  2. 2

    Heat the remaining oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown it on all sides. Add the onions and garlic. Stir the tomato paste into a small amount of water to thin it, then pour it into the pan and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour 1/2 cup of beer into the pan, and as it starts to boil, scrape any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon to flavor the broth. Pour in the remaining beer, and add the carrots and thyme. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

About This Recipe

Guinness Braised Irish Beef Stew is an Irish dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Carrot, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 489.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew?
It is an Irish stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew?
About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 489.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Guinness-Braised Irish Beef Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.

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