Name: Traditional Irish Stew Recipe with Guinness: Easy and Authentic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2.5 lbs / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib, or any slow-cooking beef (no bone); ¾ tsp salt; ¾ tsp black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 onions, chopped (brown, white, or yellow); 6 oz / 180g bacon, speck, or pancetta, diced; 3 tbsp flour (all-purpose/plain; use gluten-free flour if needed); 440ml / 14.9 oz Guinness Beer; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock or beef broth; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / ½” thick pieces; 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2 cm / 1” pieces; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs thyme (or substitute with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

Description

Discover how to make a rich and hearty Traditional Irish Guinness Stew. Perfect comfort food with tender beef and flavorful broth.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil
2.5 lbs / 1.25 kg beef chuck, boneless short rib, or any slow-cooking beef (no bone)
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, chopped (brown, white, or yellow)
6 oz / 180g bacon, speck, or pancetta, diced
3 tbsp flour (all-purpose/plain; use gluten-free flour if needed)
440ml / 14.9 oz Guinness Beer
4 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock or beef broth
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1.25 cm / ½” thick pieces
2 large celery stalks, cut into 2 cm / 1” pieces
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs thyme (or substitute with 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)

Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Cut the beef into 5 cm / 2” chunks. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based pot over high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown well on all sides. Remove the browned beef to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef.
Cook Vegetables and Bacon: Lower the heat to medium. If the pot is dry, add a bit more oil. Cook the garlic and onions for 3 minutes until softening. Add the diced bacon and cook until browned.
Add Carrots and Celery: Stir in the carrots and celery. Cook for a few minutes, then add the flour. Stir for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the Guinness, chicken stock/stock, and tomato paste. Mix well to ensure the flour dissolves completely. Add the bay leaves and thyme.
Simmer the Stew: Return the browned beef to the pot, including any juices. The liquid should just cover the meat. Cover the pot, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2 hours. The beef should be tender.
Thicken the Stew: Remove the lid and continue simmering for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the beef easily falls apart and the sauce has thickened. Skim off any surface fat if desired.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.
Serve: Enjoy the stew with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.

Notes

If the stew becomes too thick, add a bit more chicken broth or Guinness to reach your desired consistency.
For added richness, use beef broth instead of chicken stock.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: soup
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 497 g pre Serving
Sugar: 4.7g
Fat: 29g
Carbohydrates: 15.3
Fiber: 21g
Protein: 72.2g

Keywords: Traditional Irish Stew, Guinness Stew, Irish Stew Recipe, Beef Guinness Stew