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Guinness Beef Stew

This Guinness meat Stew dish features tender meat, vegetables, and a hearty beef and stout broth. It's high-quality comfort food that's ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Guinness Beef Stew
Yield: 6

Materials

  • 4 strips bacon diced
  • 3.5 lbs beef chuck cut into 2" cubes
  • 1 yellow onion large diced
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1/4 head cabbage chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups Guinness stout*
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes halved
  • 2 cups frozen peas optional
  • kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the bacon. Place the diced bacon in the dutch oven. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the bacon, turning periodically, until browned and some of the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place it in a small bowl.
  • The meat should be seared. Season the meat cubes with salt and pepper all over. Increase the heat to medium-high in the dutch oven and sear the steak on both sides until browned. This may need to be done in batches. Take the meat out of the pan.
  • Cook the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onions, celery, cabbage, and carrots to the saucepan, stirring often for 3-4 minutes. Cook for another minute after adding the chopped garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the tomato paste has darkened in color. When the tomato paste is done, sprinkle the flour on top and mix well to combine.
  • Pour in the liquid and herbs. Pour in the beer and scrape away any browned pieces from the bottom of the saucepan with a silicone spoon. Stir in the beef broth and coffee, then bring to a boil. Return the meat and bacon to the saucepan with the potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • It's time to braise! Cover the pot and place it in a 350°F oven. Cook for three to three and a half hours, or until the meat is extremely soft. Remove from the oven, mix in the peas, and set aside for 15 minutes before serving, covered.