This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew is a rich, hearty dish full of deep, savory flavors, thanks to the Guinness stout. The beer adds a unique, slightly bitter depth that pairs beautifully with the tender beef, vegetables, and broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this stew is a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day or impress your friends and family with a comforting, flavorful meal.

🍺 Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

Course: DinnerCuisine: Irish-Inspired

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Calories

475

kcal

Cook Time (Low)

Hours

Cook Time (High)

Hours

This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew combines beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and Guinness stout to create a rich, comforting dish that’s perfect for any cozy night. It’s slow-cooked to tender perfection, giving you a hearty meal with layers of deep, flavorful broth. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate experience!

Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round), cut into chunks
1 cup Guinness stout
3 cups beef broth
3 large carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour (for thickening, optional)

Directions

Sear the beef (optional but recommended): In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef chunks on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Deglaze the pan: Pour in the Guinness stout and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then pour into the slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients: Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth.
Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is tender.
Thicken the stew (optional): Mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a bit of water and stir into the stew, then cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve hot, with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth!

Notes

🍽️ Serving Suggestions & Tips
🍞 Tip 1: Serve with crusty bread or buttered rolls to dip into the rich stew.
🍺 Tip 2: Use quality Guinness stout for the best flavor—this is key to getting the rich, full-bodied taste.
🌿 Tip 3: For extra texture, add frozen peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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