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Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Whether it's for St. Patrick's Day or any other day of the year, this Guinness Beef Stew has incredible rich, deep flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 8
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. beef stew meat well trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano not ground
  • 1 tsp. dried leaf thyme not ground
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 15 oz. beef broth
  • 3 cups baby red potatoes quartered
  • 3 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1 cup white onion (1 small onion); cut into large pieces
  • 2 tsp. garlic minced
  • 11.2 oz. Guinness beer 1 bottle (original or extra stout)
  • 2 bay leaves
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Instructions

  • In a large ziplock bag, add the flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder.
  • Add the beef to the bag and shake until the beef is well coated.
  • In a large skillet set to medium high heat, add the oil once hot.
  • Add the flour coated beef; brown the meat on all sides, don't let burn.
  • When the meat has browned add the tomato paste and beef broth.
  • Stir the beef, tomato sauce, and beef broth until a thick sauce forms, pulling up any stuck on bits; set aside off the heat.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  • Add the beef and sauce mixture over the veggies.
  • Stir in the Guinness beer and add bay leaves on top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

What kind of beer should I use?
  • Use Guinness original or stout (I use extra stout in this recipe)
  • Can use any beer if you don't have Guinness.
  • Red wine is a great substitute if you are out of beer.
Can I use lamb in this recipe?
  • If you want to use lamb in this recipe, you need to cube it or have the butcher do it for you.
  • Follow the recipe the same as if you were using beef.
Can I freeze?
Yes, Irish beef stew freezes very well. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the fridge the night before you want to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8468IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg