Name: Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 lbs. beef stew meat (well trimmed); 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. salt; ½ 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; 11.2 oz. Guinness beer (1 bottle, original or extra stout); 2 bay leaves; 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)

Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew made with tender beef, baby red potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, slow-cooked in a rich Guinness beer and tomato broth with aromatic herbs for a comforting meal perfect for chilly days.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Stew
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

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Beef and Coating

2 lbs. beef stew meat (well trimmed)
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried leaf oregano (not ground)
1 tsp. dried leaf thyme (not ground)
1 tsp. onion powder

Stew Base

6 oz. tomato paste
15 oz. beef broth
11.2 oz. Guinness beer (1 bottle, original or extra stout)
2 bay leaves

Vegetables

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)

Instructions

Prepare Flour Coating: In a large ziplock bag, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder. Add the beef stew meat to the bag and shake until each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
Brown the Beef: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the flour-coated beef pieces. Brown the meat on all sides carefully, ensuring it doesn’t burn, to develop a rich flavor base.
Add Tomato Paste and Broth: Once the beef is browned, add the tomato paste and beef broth to the skillet. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits, creating a thick sauce. Then remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Vegetables in Slow Cooker: Place the quartered baby red potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped white onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker, layering them evenly.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Pour the beef and thick sauce mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
Add Guinness and Bay Leaves: Stir in the bottle of Guinness beer to the slow cooker mixture. Place the bay leaves on top of the stew for added aroma and flavor.
Slow Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 8 hours. Do not open the lid during the cooking period to maintain temperature and moisture.
Finish and Serve: After 8 hours, remove the bay leaves from the stew. Stir gently and serve the rich, tender Guinness beef stew hot. Enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
Use original or extra stout Guinness for a richer flavor; avoid light versions.
Make sure to trim excess fat from beef to prevent greasiness.
Do not open slow cooker during cooking time to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor infusion.
This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.

Keywords: Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew, Irish Beef Stew, Guinness stew, slow cooker recipes, hearty beef stew

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