Loz's Slow Cooked Irish Guinness Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, Loz's Slow Cooked Irish Guinness Stew is the perfect comfort food for cozy nights. This traditional stew combines tender, slow-cooked beef chuck, earthy root vegetables, and the rich, malty goodness of Guinness stout for an irresistibly robust taste. Infused with aromatic thyme and bay leaves, every bite is layered with savory depth and a touch of sweetness from the addition of peas. Perfectly paired with crusty bread, this one-pot wonder is an easy yet impressive dish to feed a hungry crowd. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or simply craving an authentic Irish meal, this stew is a soul-warming classic you’ll come back to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups Guinness stout
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chunks with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 2

Coat the beef in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 7

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in 1/2 cup of the Guinness stout, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.

Step 8

Add the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and any remaining Guinness stout to the slow cooker.

Step 9

Pour in the beef broth and gently stir to combine.

Step 10

Tuck the thyme sprigs and bay leaves into the stew, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Step 11

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 12

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas to add a bright touch of sweetness.

Step 13

Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.

Step 14

Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3369.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3989.5

Total Fat 227.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 725.7mg	0%
Sodium 6080.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 214.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.9mg	0%
Iron 37.1mg	0%
Potassium 7912.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 27.4%