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Cozy Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew with Guinness

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A warm, hearty Irish beef stew slow-cooked with Guinness beer, tender beef, and earthy vegetables, perfect for cold nights and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 oz Guinness beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and quartered
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece lightly in flour, shaking off excess. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker. (15-20 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. (10 minutes)
  4. Pour in the Guinness, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine. (5 minutes)
  5. Pour the liquid mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add potatoes, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. (5 minutes)
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy. (7-8 hours)
  7. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. (5 minutes)

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking is essential for flavor. If stew is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) and cook on high for 15 minutes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free stout. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning beef.

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Keywords: Irish beef stew, slow cooker stew, Guinness stew, comfort food, beef chuck stew, hearty stew, cold night recipe

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