Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 12 oz Guinness stout (or other dark stout); 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 carrots, cut into chunks; 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Fork-tender beef chuck braised with Guinness stout, root vegetables, and fresh thyme in a rich, deeply savory gravy. A classic Irish pub stew made effortlessly in the slow cooker.

510 minMediumServes 6510 cal/serving

IrishDinnerSlow CookerStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinNut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
12 oz Guinness stout (or other dark stout)
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, cut into chunks
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Pat 3 lbs cut into 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast dry and season all over with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss with 3 tbsp all-purpose flour to lightly coat.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer to the slow cooker.
3

Add 2 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Pour in 12 oz Guinness stout (or other dark stout) and scrape up any browned bits.
4

Pour the Guinness mixture and 2 cups low-sodium beef broth into the slow cooker. Add 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 4 cut into chunks carrots, 1.5 lbs quartered Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 sliced celery stalks, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and 2 bay leaves.
5

Stir gently, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C) or higher for braising.
6

Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Questions

Can I make Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 12 oz Guinness stout (or other dark stout), 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the beer for a certified gluten-free beer or a dry cider; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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