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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner with Mashed Potatoes

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A rich and tender beef stew simmered slowly in Guinness stout, paired with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners and cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 bottle (11.2 fl oz / 330 ml) Guinness stout
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining oil if needed. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Pour in Guinness stout slowly, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits. Let bubble for a minute to reduce slightly.
  6. Return beef to the pot with beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally until beef is fork-tender and sauce is thick.
  8. While stew simmers, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  9. Return potatoes to pot or bowl. Add butter and warm milk or cream. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Remove bay leaves from stew. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve stew hot over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use a trusted brand of beef broth or make your own. Do not substitute Guinness with regular beer to maintain flavor. Yukon Gold potatoes provide creamy texture but russets can be used. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch and check Worcestershire sauce and broth labels. If stew is too thick, add broth or water; if too thin, simmer uncovered to thicken. Browning beef well is key for flavor. Slow simmering tenderizes beef perfectly. Mashed potatoes should be seasoned after mashing for best taste.

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