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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Dutch Oven Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A rich and hearty beef stew slow-cooked with Guinness stout and vegetables in a Dutch oven, perfect for cozy cold-weather dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (about 30 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth (950 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 1 bottle Guinness stout (11.2 oz / 330 ml)
  • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (150 grams)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a bowl and dredge the beef pieces, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in the Dutch oven. Add the beef in batches and brown all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining oil. Toss in chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
  5. Pour in the Guinness, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 3 minutes to cook off alcohol and meld flavors.
  6. Return browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, add thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and reduce heat to low. Let stew simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if stew becomes too thick.
  8. About 30 minutes before the end, add potato chunks to the stew.
  9. In the last 5 minutes, stir in frozen peas. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.
  10. Ladle stew into bowls, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve with crusty bread or a simple green salad.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure caramelization. Remove thyme stems and bay leaves before serving. If stew tastes flat, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika. Let stew rest 10 minutes before serving to let flavors settle. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and stout. Slow cooker option: after browning beef and sautéing veggies, cook on low 6-8 hours.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, Dutch oven stew, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, Irish stew, easy beef stew, homemade stew

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