Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large onion, roughly diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness beer
- 4 cups beef stock
- 3 large carrots, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Sear the Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot. Add half of the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef.
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Cook Onion and Garlic: Lower heat slightly. Add another tablespoon of oil, followed by onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and stir well, cooking for 1 more minute.
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Deglaze with Guinness: Pour in Guinness beer. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release flavorful browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
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Add Broth and Vegetables: Stir in beef stock, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and the seared beef with its juices. Mix well.
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Simmer Slowly: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
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Final Seasoning: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust with extra salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce if needed.
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Serve with Garnish: Ladle the Guinness Beef Stew into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes