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Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

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A bowl of tender Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Beef Stew – Tender chunks of beef are cooked, uncovered in a rich, thick and flavorful gravy with carrots and potatoes.

I know we’re two months away from St. Patrick’s Day but I couldn’t wait.  Guinness Beef Stew has been on my mind since the last time we were in Ireland.  There’s a pub in Killarney named Murphy’s, which is one of about 10 other pubs named Murphy’s, in Killarney.  The pub we love the most has the best Irish breakfast and a phenomenal Guinness Beef Stew.  I’ve been on the hunt for a good recipe to take me back, even if it’s just for a moment or two.  This pot of stew is the winner!

 

A pot of Guinness Beef Stew

Don’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this amazing stew.

Adapted from a recipe published in the February/March 2013 Cook’s Country magazine, this is a wonderful, hearty and flavorful stew that’s super simple to make.  A lot of stew recipes call for the beef to be seared in oil before baking.  This recipe skips the browning of the beef but instead is cooked in a Guinness flavored broth, uncovered on a lower temperature.

The beef caramelizes and the broth cooks down to a thick, rich gravy with concentrated flavors for a perfectly delicious treat. A good, heavy dutch oven is perfect for making this stew.

I loved skipping the messy searing process, and the flavor and tenderness of the beef is fantastic. I would serve this to company any day!

 

Beef Stew garnished with parsley

This Guinness Beef Stew is hearty, meaty and rich with flavor.

We don’t eat a lot of beef these days, so when I want a splurge, this tender and juicy stew completely satisfies. Pick up a lean chuck roast and trim away any extra visible fat. Chuck roasts are typically well marbled with fat, so the beef cooks up tender, juicy and full of beefy flavor.

 

A bowl of tender Guinness Beef Stew served with bread

Serve this Guinness Beef Stew with plenty of bread for dipping.

We always serve our stew with some crusty bread, or warm, soft buttery rolls for sopping up the gravy. It’s a great idea to serve the stew with an ice cold Guinness on the side. Turn on the Pandora Irish Music and enjoy your mini-vacation!

 

Beef stew with chunks of potatoes and carrots in a rich meaty broth

Can you make this Guinness Beef Stew ahead?

Yes you can make this ahead and rewarm gently when needed. The flavor stays true and may even get better after sitting for a while. Make sure you don’t over cook the potatoes before cooling and storing the stew until needed.

Can you freeze Guinness Beef Stew?

To freeze this stew, I recommend undercooking the potatoes slightly so they don’t get mushy. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on low. Add a little chicken broth if needed to thin the gravy. Don’t get carried away however. The gravy should be thick and rich, not watery. Enjoy!

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A bowl of Guinness Beef Stew with carrots and potatoes

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Guinness Beef Stew

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Stew
Author: Tricia
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Tender chunks of beef are cooked, uncovered in a rich, thick and flavorful gravy with plnety of carrots and potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 4 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 white onions, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Guinness Draught, divided *
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Sprinkle the beef pieces with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil on medium until shimmering. Add the onion and a little salt. Stirring occasionally, cook the onion until well browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and garlic and stir until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, ¾ cup of Guinness, the brown sugar and thyme leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the beef and bay leaves and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then transfer to the oven and cook, uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Add the potatoes and carrots and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 75-90 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
  • Remove from the oven and add the remaining ¼ cup of Guinness. Serve in bowls garnished with parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from a recipe published in the February / March 2013 Cook's Country Magazine.
* Use Guinness Draught in this recipe. Guinness Stout or Foreign Extra can leave the broth bitter

Here are a few more Irish inspired recipes you might enjoy:

 

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37 Comments

  1. Colleen says

    October 25, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    This delightful stew is in my oven right now. Just added the potatoes and carrots. My house smells so good! First time to make this version of stew and I already know it is going to be a favorite. Joined by a pan of hot loaded cornbread and tall glass of sweet iced tea…. yummy!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 25, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Oh my goodness Colleen! This all sounds wonderful – cornbread is perfect and of course that sweet tea will be enjoyed. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and visit! I am so happy you tried the recipe and hope you love it as much as we do. Yeah!

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  2. Wendy says

    October 8, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I would like to double this for my guests…any suggestions on how to prepare if doubled?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Perhaps you will need two pots to double this recipe Wendy. If all in one pot, it will also take a very long time to cook. Maybe make two recipes at two different times and re-warm? Hope it turns out great for you.

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  3. Allison says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Can this be made in the crockpot?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      October 1, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      Yes I think it would be great! Let me know how it turns out – thanks

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  4. Amy says

    January 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    I love it. I don’t suppose you deliver?

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Haha – no but hope you will give it a try. It’s very easy and really tasty.

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  5. Kate says

    January 13, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    I love cooking with Guinness! It creates such a depth of flavor in the dish…. Your stew looks delicious and would be perfect in this cold, wet weather. Ireland is on my bucket list…one of these days it will happen!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      I hope you get to go to Ireland Kate – it is lovely and the food is great 🙂 The beers not so bad either 🙂 The best thing about Ireland is the people. They are so sweet and helpful. I also hope you get to make this stew – so delicious!

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  6. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    January 13, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Love Guiness! Such a great beer. Love this dish, too. I’ve made something similar, but it’s been ages. Just lusting after your version — it looks so good! Terrific recipe and photos — thanks.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      It had been a long time since I made stew and I just had to have it. This rainy cold weather inspired me 🙂 Have a great weekend.

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  7. Pam says

    January 12, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Woo hoo! This is perfect for our 9 degree weather! It looks delicious! We lived in Germany and traveled all around, but not to Ireland. I could kick myself for that. 🙂 Love that chuck roast in this and have to give it a try. thanks for the recipe!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      I know you would love it Pam – easy to make and so delicious!

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  8. Dom says

    January 12, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I just love how juicy and chunky this stew looks. It’s so ideal for this cold weather we’re FINALLY having over here and this colours are so summery! This is what I want now please!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      I hope you get the opportunity to make it Dom – it’s so richly satisfying! Thanks for stopping by and stay warm!

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  9. cheri says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Hi Tricia, what a wonderful hearty stew, my carnivore husband would love, love this!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      We don’t eat meat very often but this is a good recipe for a splurge 🙂 Thanks!

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  10. Monica says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:43 am

    That looks like a perfect bowl of beef stew. I bet it just transported you right back to Ireland. : ) And I also love not needing to brown the meat!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Hey Monica – I love a good bowl of stew and this is it! Have a great week 🙂

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  11. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Wonderful colour and amazing flavour, Tricia.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Angie!

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  12. Larry says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Now this is the way beef stew is supposed to look and on a 16 degree morning it seems like the ideal meal for the weather. Nice job Tricia and as a fan of Guinness, I know I would love it.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      This has your name written all over it Larry! Hope you warmed up a bit 🙂

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  13. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    January 11, 2016 at 2:32 am

    What a good looking stew. It looks delicious, just right for a rainy day.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:50 am

      Thanks Gerlinde -it is perfect for a cold rainy day 🙂 Have a love week!

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  14. Betty says

    January 10, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    This is worthy of a splurge, for sure! I can just imagine the aroma of this cooking on a cold and snowy Saturday afternoon- maybe we’ll have one soon and I’ll give it a try! 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:50 am

      Yes it is Betty! Grilled beef tenderloin would be good too – but this is perfect for cold rainy weather. Have a great week!

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  15. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    January 10, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    You’ve got my mouth watering Tricia! I love the idea that you don’t have to brown the beef, I hate all that effort and mess, and what amazes me is how deep and rich it looks, I can’t wait to try this!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Thanks Sue – Not browning the meat really worked – it is very tender and delicious 🙂 Happy Monday!

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  16. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    January 10, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    My very Irish husband would love this any day of the week! Love the no searing, too. The beef must be wonderfully flavourful and moist!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:51 am

      I would love to know what your Irish husband thinks about this recipe Jennifer – it is tasty!

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  17. Chris Scheuer says

    January 10, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Oh yum! Just the colors alone in this dish are magnificent! And I love that you don’t have to brown the beef, I hate the mess that it makes :). I’m going to pretend I’m in Ireland!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 11, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Thanks Chris 🙂 I hate the mess too – so this really appealed to me. It came together easily and is so delicious. Happy Monday!

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