Beef And Guinness Stew Recipe

Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe Photo: Kristin Peters
Darina Allen•

Guinness, Ireland's famous black stout, has been brewed in Dublin since 1759. It's a staple of any Irish diet and has found its way increasingly into stews and casseroles. The beer actually tenderizes the meat and leaves a delicious malty flavor to any dish. Serve generously for St. Patrick's Day and beyond.

Beef And Guinness Stew Recipe
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Prep Time
20
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Cook Time
3
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Servings
6
Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe
Total time: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 prounds lean stewing beef
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 bottles Guinness
  • 3/4 cup carrots
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • parsley
Directions
  1. Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, cut into 2-inch cubes and toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil.
  2. Season the flour with salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch or two of cayenne. Toss the meat in this mixture.
  3. Heat the remaining oil or dripping in a wide skillet on high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions, crushed garlic and tomato paste to the pan, cover, and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole, and pour some of the Guinness into the skillet. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the caramelized meat juices on the pan.
  5. Pour onto the meat in the casserole with the remaining Guinness; add the carrots and the thyme. Stir, taste, and add a little more salt if necessary.
  6. Cover with the lid of the casserole and simmer very gently until the meat is tender— 2-3 hours. The stew may be cooked on top of the stove or in a low oven at 300ºF.
  7. Taste and correct the seasoning. Scatter with lots of chopped parsley and serve with champ, colcannon or plain boiled potatoes.
 
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