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Homemade Guinness beef stew served hot with soft potatoes, carrots, and slow-cooked beef pieces

Guinness Beef Stew

A hearty Guinness Beef Stew made with tender beef, Guinness, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, garlic, tomato paste, and savory herbs.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Keyword: Guinness Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 lb stewing beef
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 large onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 c fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste dissolved in 4 tbsp water
  • 2 bottles Guinness
  • 1/2 bag baby carrots
  • 4 potatoes cut into chunks
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Trim the stewing beef of any excess fat or gristle.
  • Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes.
  • Place the beef in a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and toss until the beef is lightly coated.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture over the beef.
  • Toss until the beef pieces are evenly coated.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Add the beef to the skillet.
  • Brown the beef on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  • Reduce the heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and tomato paste dissolved in water to the skillet.
  • Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the beef mixture from the skillet to a large pot.
  • Pour 1 bottle of Guinness into the skillet.
  • Bring the Guinness to a boil.
  • Stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the caramelized meat juices.
  • Pour the Guinness mixture over the beef in the large pot.
  • Add the second bottle of Guinness to the pot.
  • Add the baby carrots, sliced mushrooms, potato chunks, bay leaves, and fresh thyme.
  • Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Cover the pot.
  • Simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  • Stir occasionally during cooking.
  • Remove the bay leaves and thyme stem before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

To make this Guinness Beef Stew gluten free, replace the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or cornstarch.
Use a gluten-free stout or gluten-free dark beer instead of regular Guinness, since traditional Guinness is not gluten free.
Confirm that the tomato paste, seasonings, broth alternatives, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.
Use clean cutting boards, knives, bowls, skillets, pots, spoons, and serving utensils to prevent gluten cross-contact.
If thickening with cornstarch, mix it with a small amount of cold water before adding it to the stew near the end of cooking.