Ingredients
boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
each
minced
chopped (brown, white or yellow)
speck or pancetta, diced
all purpose/plain, Note 3 for GF
Note 1
or beef broth - Note 4
peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2" thick pieces
cut into 2cm / 1" pieces
or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Beef and Guinness Stew
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| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 min | 180 min | 190 min | 4 |
RECIPE VIDEO ABOVE. The iconic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew is easy to make but requires patience while it slow cooks! The Guinness Beer is the secret weapon ingredient in this, creating a sauce that has wonderful deep complex flavours.
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Recommended Equipment
Knife
Stirring spoon
Cutting board
Measuring spoons
Stove
Heavy-based pot
Plate
Instructions
Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks. Pat dry then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)0.75 tsp Salt And Black Pepper each
Heat oil in a heavy based pot over high heat. Add beef in batches and brown well all over. Remove onto plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
2 tbsp Olive Oil 2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Lower heat to medium. If the pot is looking dry, add oil.
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softening, then add bacon.
3 Garlic Cloves minced2 Onions chopped (brown, white or yellow)6 oz Bacon speck or pancetta, diced
Cook until bacon is browned, then stir through carrot and celery.
6 oz Bacon speck or pancetta, diced3 Carrots peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2" thick pieces2 large Celery Stalks cut into 2cm / 1" pieces
Add flour, and stir for 1 minute to cook off the flour.
3 tbsp Flour all purpose/plain, Note 3 for GF
Add Guinness, chicken broth/stock and tomato paste. Mix well (to ensure flour dissolves well), add bay leaves and thyme.
14.9 oz Guinness Beer Note 14 tbsp Tomato Paste 3 cups Chicken Stock/broth or beef broth - Note 42 Bay Leaves 3 sprigs Thyme or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Return beef into the pot (including any juices). Liquid level should just cover - see video or photos.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Cover, lower heat so it is bubbling gently. Cook for 2 hours - the beef should be pretty tender by now. Remove lid then simmer for a further 30 - 45 minutes or until the beef falls apart at a touch, the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Skim off fat on surface, if desired. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves and thyme.
0.75 tsp Salt And Black Pepper each2 Bay Leaves 3 sprigs Thyme or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes!!
Beef and Guinness Stew
RecipeTin Eats (Nagi | RecipeTin Eats)
| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 min | 180 min | 190 min | 4 |
RECIPE VIDEO ABOVE. The iconic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew is easy to make but requires patience while it slow cooks! The Guinness Beer is the secret weapon ingredient in this, creating a sauce that has wonderful deep complex flavours.
dinnerstews
Save this recipe to your personal collection, manage your grocery lists and access the step-by-step cooking assistant with the TastyBites app.
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Recommended Equipment
Knife
Stirring spoon
Cutting board
Measuring spoons
Stove
Heavy-based pot
Plate
Ingredients
boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
each
minced
chopped (brown, white or yellow)
speck or pancetta, diced
all purpose/plain, Note 3 for GF
Note 1
or beef broth - Note 4
peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2" thick pieces
cut into 2cm / 1" pieces
or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Instructions
Cut the beef into 5cm/2" chunks. Pat dry then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)0.75 tsp Salt And Black Pepper each
Heat oil in a heavy based pot over high heat. Add beef in batches and brown well all over. Remove onto plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
2 tbsp Olive Oil 2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Lower heat to medium. If the pot is looking dry, add oil.
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Cook garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softening, then add bacon.
3 Garlic Cloves minced2 Onions chopped (brown, white or yellow)6 oz Bacon speck or pancetta, diced
Cook until bacon is browned, then stir through carrot and celery.
6 oz Bacon speck or pancetta, diced3 Carrots peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / 1/2" thick pieces2 large Celery Stalks cut into 2cm / 1" pieces
Add flour, and stir for 1 minute to cook off the flour.
3 tbsp Flour all purpose/plain, Note 3 for GF
Add Guinness, chicken broth/stock and tomato paste. Mix well (to ensure flour dissolves well), add bay leaves and thyme.
14.9 oz Guinness Beer Note 14 tbsp Tomato Paste 3 cups Chicken Stock/broth or beef broth - Note 42 Bay Leaves 3 sprigs Thyme or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Return beef into the pot (including any juices). Liquid level should just cover - see video or photos.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Cover, lower heat so it is bubbling gently. Cook for 2 hours - the beef should be pretty tender by now. Remove lid then simmer for a further 30 - 45 minutes or until the beef falls apart at a touch, the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
2.5 lb Beef Chuck boneless short rib or any other slow cooking beef (no bone)
Skim off fat on surface, if desired. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves and thyme.
0.75 tsp Salt And Black Pepper each2 Bay Leaves 3 sprigs Thyme or sub with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes!!