Guinness Beef Stew

A rich beef stew, made with the unmistakable flavour of Guinness, makes this the most savory and mouthwatering comfort food you’ll ever eat!

Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib or any other braising beef
• ¾ tsp each salt & black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 180g bacon, diced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 440ml Guinness
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 750 ml chicken stock or beef broth
• 3 carrots, peeled & roughly chopped
• 2 large celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs thyme

Method

1. Cut the beef into chunks
2. Pat dry then sprinkle with salt and pepper
3. Heat oil in a heavy based pot over high heat
4. Add beef in batches and brown well all over
5. Remove onto plate and repeat with the remaining beef
6. Lower the heat to medium and if the pot is looking dry add a little oil
7. Cook the garlic and onion for 3 minutes until soft
8. Add the bacon and cook until bacon is browned
9. Stir in the carrot and celery
10. Add flour, and stir for 1 minute
11. Add Guinness, broth/stock and tomato paste
12. Mix well, add bay leaves & thyme
13. Return the beef and its juices into the pot
14. Liquid level should just cover all the ingredients
15. Cover, lower heat so it is bubbling gently
16. Cook for 2 hours
17. Remove lid then simmer for a further 30 – 45 minutes or until the beef falls apart & the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly
18. Skim off any fat on the surface and discard
19. Adjust salt and pepper to taste
20. Remove bay leaves and thyme

To Serve

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes & garnish with some parsley