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Cozy Up with Irish Beef Stew and Guinness Stout Magic
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Cozy Up with Irish Beef Stew and Guinness Stout Magic

A comforting Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout that's hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Stewing beef (Best for tender pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Essential for flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper (Adds warmth)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme (Herb for flavor)
  • 4 small Red potatoes (Provide creaminess)
  • 1 medium Red onion (Sweet and savory)
  • 3 large Carrots (Natural sweetness)
  • 3 stalks Celery ribs (For crunch)
  • 1 large Parsnip (Enhances flavor complexity)
  • 4 cups Beef stock (Rich base)
  • 1 cup Guinness Stout (Adds character)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (For texture)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • crock pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Sear the Beef: In a medium frying pan, sear both sides of the stewing beef until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes per side. Once done, place the beef in the bottom of your crock pot.
  2. Layer the Veggies: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and thyme over the seared beef. Next, layer the small red potatoes, large carrots, celery ribs, large parsnip, and medium red onion on top.
  3. Add the Broth: Carefully pour the beef stock and Guinness Stout over the meat and vegetables.
  4. Cook on High: Cover the crock pot and let the stew cook on high for about 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Thicken the Stew: Add cornstarch to the mixture and stir well. Let the stew rest for about 20-30 minutes to thicken.