Name: Guinness Beef Stew (Hearty Irish-Style Stew)
Ingredients: 2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 1½” cubes; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cubed; 1 (14.9 oz / 440ml) can Guinness Draught Stout (or other dry stout); 2 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 2 bay leaves; Optional: 1 cup frozen peas (added at end)

Ingredients

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2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 1½” cubes
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cubed
1 (14.9 oz / 440ml) can Guinness Draught Stout (or other dry stout)
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 bay leaves
Optional: 1 cup frozen peas (added at end)

Instructions

Prep beef: Pat beef dry. Toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
Brown beef: In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches (don’t overcrowd); transfer to a plate.
Sauté aromatics: Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
Deglaze: Pour in Guinness, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Combine & simmer: Return beef to pot. Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
Simmer gently: Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1¾–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender.
Finish: Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Stir in peas (if using); cook 3–5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

💡 Pro Tips:
– Don’t skip browning—it builds deep flavor.
– For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end.
– Make ahead: Stew tastes even better the next day! Reheat gently on stove.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, serves 6):