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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Root Vegetables

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A rich and hearty beef stew simmered with Guinness stout and a medley of root vegetables, perfect for cozy nights and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bottle (11.2 fl oz / 330 ml) Guinness stout
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) beef broth or stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
  • 1 small turnip, peeled and diced (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (adjust after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Peel and chop all root vegetables into roughly equal-sized chunks.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. In batches, sear beef cubes until deep brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon of oil if needed. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the Guinness stout slowly, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Let it simmer and reduce slightly, about 3 minutes. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme. Return browned beef to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Bring stew to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and turnips to the pot. Stir well, cover, and continue simmering until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Taste stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
  8. If stew is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir into the stew. Cook for a few extra minutes to thicken.
  9. Let stew rest off heat for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to lock in flavor and avoid overcrowding. Keep heat low and steady while simmering to prevent tough meat and overcooked vegetables. Deglaze with Guinness to capture browned bits for deep flavor. Let stew rest before serving. For thicker stew, use a flour or cornstarch slurry. A splash of heavy cream before serving adds richness. Slow cooker adaptation and vegetarian/gluten-free variations are possible.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, root vegetables, hearty stew, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, Irish stew, easy beef stew

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