Description
Indulge in the hearty warmth of our Dutch Oven Guinness Beef Stew Recipe, a perfect dish for cozy dinners or special gatherings. This rich and savory stew features tender beef simmered to perfection in a flavorful sauce made with Guinness beer, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen will invite everyone to the table. Ideal for meal prep or leftovers, this stew gets even better as the flavors meld overnight, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights. Serve it with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal that will delight both family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds stew meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 onion (roughly sliced)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1-2” pieces)
- 2 pounds small yellow potatoes (cut in half)
- 1–1/2 cups Guinness beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add corn oil and brown the seasoned stew meat on all sides.
- Remove meat, drain excess grease, then sauté onions, celery, and carrots until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return meat to the pot, stir in tomato paste and flour, then pour in beef broth and Guinness beer while whisking to combine.
- Mix in halved potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, cover tightly with a lid.
- Bake in the oven for 2-1/2 to 3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Discard bay leaves before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg