Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef stew made with tender beef chunks, vegetables, and rich Guinness beer for a deep, savory taste. Perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium celery stalks, sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
12 ounces Guinness stout beer
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper, then toss with the flour until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
Pour Guinness beer and beef broth into the slow cooker. Stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas and cook uncovered.
Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours