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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew take?

As written, 510 minutes: 30 of prep and 480 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5, at overnight, or about 8 hours.

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew reach?

For Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew, the target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew?

Step 2 reads: "Sear the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of beer in Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew?

The entry for Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew calls for 12 oz Guinness stout (or other dark stout). In its place: Stock or a non-alcoholic beer, in the same volume.

Does Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew contain fish?

Yes: 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 32 g of protein in about 510 calories, alongside 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 850 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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