Name: Irish Beef and Guinness Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1.2 kg / 2.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 4cm / 1.5” cubes; 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper, each; 3 tbsp flour; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm / 1” pieces; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 440ml / 14 oz Guinness beer (original); 2 cups (500ml) beef broth/stock, low sodium; 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled; 2 dried bay leaves; 5 thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp dried thyme); 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 500g / 1 lb baby potatoes, halved; 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (garnish)

Description

A hearty and flavorful Irish Beef and Guinness Stew made with tender beef chunks, vegetables, and a rich Guinness beer-infused gravy. Perfect for cold weather and comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

1.2 kg / 2.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 4cm / 1.5” cubes
1/2 tsp salt and black pepper, each
3 tbsp flour
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm / 1” pieces
2 tbsp tomato paste
440ml / 14 oz Guinness beer (original)
2 cups (500ml) beef broth/stock, low sodium
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
2 dried bay leaves
5 thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
500g / 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 tbsp parsley, chopped (garnish)

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Instructions

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to coat.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches until well browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add remaining oil and sauté garlic, onion, and celery for 3 minutes until softened.
Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in Guinness, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
Add beef stock, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, thyme, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Return beef to the pot.
Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add carrots and potatoes. Cover and cook for another 30–45 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender.
Remove lid and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce sauce slightly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use chuck beef for best results as it becomes tender during slow cooking.
Guinness Original adds the rich flavor; avoid sweeter varieties like Guinness Draught.
Can be made a day ahead; flavors deepen overnight.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 495
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg