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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Root Vegetable Dinner

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A rich and hearty Guinness beef stew simmered with root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings. This recipe balances deep malty flavors with the sweetness of carrots and parsnips for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 small rutabaga or turnip, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to adjust seasoning at the end

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil, sauté chopped onions over medium heat until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in Guinness stout, scraping up browned bits from the pot bottom.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Return browned beef to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and rutabaga (if using). Continue to simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes to 1 hour until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  8. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.
  9. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.

Notes

Brown the beef well in batches to develop deep flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pot. Cut root vegetables into similar-sized chunks for even cooking. Simmer uncovered at the end if sauce is too thin. Can be made in a slow cooker with adjusted times. Use gluten-free flour and beer for gluten-free version. Fresh parsley garnish adds brightness.

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