Beef and Guinness Stew

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 05/21/21
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 2 hrs 15 mins
Total: 2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Yield: 1 stew

This beef and Guinness stew is super easy to make with some bacon, stewing beef, Guinness Stout, and vegetables. It's the perfect stew to make on a cold day. Or make it for your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Guinness Stout adds bold flavor to this hearty beef stew. Use round or lean chuck in this recipe. 

Enjoy the stew with crusty rolls or biscuits along with a tossed salad and a mug of stout. Or serve it with this classic Irish soda bread. Prepare it on the weekend for a busy Monday meal. The recipe makes about six generous servings.

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds lean stew beef (or round or lean chuck), cut in 1-inch cubes

  • 2 large onions, chopped (about 2 to 3 cups)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 to 3 cups sliced carrots

  • 1 1/2 cups Guinness Stout

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

  • 2 to 3 cups diced potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon, turning, until lightly browned.

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  3. In a food storage bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes and toss until well coated.

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  4. Add the beef and onions to the bacon and continue cooking, frequently turning, until beef and onions are browned.

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  5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Then add the carrots, stout, and broth.

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  6. Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.

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  7. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil.

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  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.

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  9. Add the thyme and potatoes to the beef mixture and bring to a boil.

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  10. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes longer, or until potatoes are tender.

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  11. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes longer.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
181 Calories
3g Fat
27g Carbs
9g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 426mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 673mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)