This hearty Irish Beef Stew is packed with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a rich Guinness and beef broth. It’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly days and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (Low) or 4–5 hours (High)
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 750 g (1½ lb) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock
- 200 ml (¾ cup) Guinness stout
- 2 tablespoons tomato purée (tomato paste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for a thicker stew)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
