Name: Ultimate Guinness Beef Stew
Prep time: 1 h 13 min
Cook time: 2 h 27 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients: Main Stew:; 4 diced bacon strips; 3.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 cups Guinness stout; 2 1/2 cups beef stock; 1 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 tbsp kosher salt, or to taste; 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste; Vegetables & Aromatics:; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/4 head cabbage, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 lb baby golden potatoes, halved; To Finish:; 2 cups frozen peas (optional)

Description

Ultimate Guinness Beef Stew is a rich and hearty dish with tender beef chunks braised in Guinness stout, coffee, and beef stock, enhanced with vegetables and aromatics. Perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

Main Stew:
4 diced bacon strips
3.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups Guinness stout
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 tbsp kosher salt, or to taste
1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
Vegetables & Aromatics:
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 head cabbage, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 lb baby golden potatoes, halved
To Finish:
2 cups frozen peas (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook diced bacon until browned, 8–10 minutes. Remove bacon, leaving fat behind.
Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and sear beef in bacon fat until browned on all sides, 4–5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, celery, cabbage, and carrots. Sauté 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2–3 minutes until darkened.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
Pour in Guinness, scraping bottom of pot. Add beef stock and brewed coffee. Return seared beef and bacon to the pot. Add potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to gentle simmer.
Cover and transfer to oven. Braise 3–3 1/2 hours until beef is very tender.
Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in frozen peas, if using, and let rest covered 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, add a splash of coffee or fresh thyme before serving.
Make ahead: stew can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Prep Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Category: Dinner, Stew
Method: Braise
Cuisine: Irish-American