How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Recipe for Guinness Beef Stew | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

How do you Make this Slow-Cooker Recipe for Beef Stew?

Beef Stew Meat

First, trim the meat of any fat or gristle and cut it into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Don’t worry about measuring. The point is to have bite-sized pieces that are uniform in size.

Then, pat the beef dry and sprinkle it with a few pinches of kosher salt and a liberal amount of ground black pepper. You want flavorful meat as well as a flavorful sauce.

I decided not to dredge my meat in flour before browning it as I want the meat to be brown, not coated with browned flour. We’ll use flour later to help thicken the sauce.

When the meat is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the beef or however much you can fit into your skillet without overcrowding the beef. You want to brown your meat not steam it.

Make sure you turn the meat every few minutes to make sure it just browns on all sides. Don’t cook it through. This will take around 8 – 10 minutes per batch depending on your heat source. Once the meat is brown, transfer it to the slow cooker or crock pot.

Then add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and continue to brown the rest of the beef on all sides and transfer to the slow cooker.

Hearty Guinness Sauce

Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan and heat over medium-high. Add the chopped yellow onions and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Cook for about three minutes stirring often.

Next, add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the onions and stir to incorporate. You’ll cook the tomato paste for about three more minutes making sure to move the paste around the pan to caramelize it all and the onions start to brown.

Bring on the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until it becomes fragrant. 

Next, pour in about half of the broth. The rest will be added, but we don’t want to overflow your skillet.  Also add about 2/3 of the bottle of Guinness, the flour, brown sugar, thyme, and chopped chocolate. Whisk gently to incorporate, but don’t splash it out of the pan. Add 2 bay leaves and bring to a boil. You may have to turn the heat up a bit. Don’t forget to scrape up the browned, and very tasty, bits on the bottom of the pan. You can use the whisk or a wooden spoon to accomplish this quick task.

Finally, pour all of the deliciously complex liquid over the meat in your crock pot or slow cooker.

Final Ingredients and Slow-Cooker Timing

Now you can add the remaining broth as well as the carrots and parsnips to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on high 6-7 hours, or low for 10 – 11 hours. You want to give it enough time so the meat becomes very tender. Just before you are ready to serve, add the remaining Guinness and stir. This just freshens up the Guinness flavor. Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.

Is this Beef Stew Hearty?

This beef stew is definitely hearty. It will fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied. The combination of tender beef, parsnips, carrots, and mashed potatoes makes for a delicious and nutritious meal. Plus, the Guinness beer adds a nice depth of flavor that really brings the dish together.

If you don’t want to make mashed potatoes for this meal you can certainly add a pound of clean fingerling potatoes or quartered red potatoes to the stew.  If your crock pot or slow cooker is big enough just pop in the potatoes when you add the carrots and parsnips.

I really like the heartiness and consistency of the mashed potatoes with this beef stew with Guinness.

How Many Servings Does this Guinness Beef Stew Recipe Make?

This beef stew recipe will make about 10 -12 servings. However, if you ladle it over the mashed potatoes, which is highly recommended, you will have enough for a larger group or enjoy leftovers.

This recipe will definitely fill up your 7-quart crock pot or slow cooker.

How Long Does Beef Stew Last?

Beef stew will last for about five days when properly stored and refrigerated. Make sure to place it in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. You can also freeze beef stew for up to three months. Just make sure that you allow the stew to thaw completely before reheating.

What can I serve with this Slow Cooker Recipe for Beef Stew with Guinness?

• Crusty Bread
• Traditional Irish Brown Soda Bread – Delish!
• Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – Make these ahead and reheat to serve.
• Boiled Potatoes
• Colcannon
• Simple Very Green Salad with Vinaigrette
• A rich but small dessert could be Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting. Just a bite of sweet after a filling meal.

Invite Friends to Enjoy this Guinness Beef Stew Recipe!

Did you know that beef stew is a traditional dish for St. Patrick’s Day? It makes sense to have it on your dinner table this year, especially with Guinness in the mix!

With just one pot (ok and one pan) and some simple ingredients, you can serve up hearty crockpot or slow cooker recipes made using our easy recipe below.

You’ll be able to share photos of these dishes on social media too – they’re sure to impress all of your friends whether they are Irish or not!

Whether you live alone or have a family, don’t hesitate to invite over friends for an evening meal featuring this delicious and Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew with Guinness.

They will love being served by someone who cares about them so much.

Cheers Y’all

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Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

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This slow cooker recipe for beef stew with Guinness is hearty and delicious! Serve over mashed potatoes for a belly-warming dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Additional Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Irish American

Servings 10 – 12 servings

Calories 548 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 5 pounds stew meat boneless beef chuck
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 2 large onions coarsely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 Garlic cloves minced
• 6 cups chicken broth preferably homemade
• 1 bottle Guinness Beer
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 ½ ounces bittersweet chocolate 60% cocoa, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 large carrots peeled, halved, and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 pounds parsnips peeled, large section halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

 

• Trim the meat of any fat or gristle and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Pat beef dry and sprinkle with kosher salt and a liberal amount of ground black pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and brown on all sides, 8 – 10 minutes. Place cooked beef into a 7-quart slow cooker. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat with the rest of the beef. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan and heat over medium-high. Add onions a few pinches of salt and pepper and cook for three minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and stir to incorporate cooking for three more minutes or until onions start to brown and paste begins to darken. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.  Add 3 cups broth, 2/3 bottle Guinness, flour, brown sugar, thyme, and chocolate. Whisk gently to incorporate. Add 2 bay leaves and bring to a boil scraping up the browned bits. Pour over the meat.
• Add remaining broth, carrots, and parsnips to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high 6-7 hours or low for 10 – 11 hours, until meat is very tender. Add remaining Guinness and stir. Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.

Notes

If you prefer potatoes in the stew, add 2 pounds scrubbed red potatoes cut into 1 inch chunks when you add the parsnips and carrots to the slow cooker. Also, add an additional cup of broth.

Keyword Guinness beef stew

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