Description
A hearty and comforting Irish stew made with tender beef and rich Guinness beer, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the Guinness beer and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Add the beef back to the pot along with beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- This stew can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg