Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef stew made with tender beef chunks, vegetables, and rich Guinness stout 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
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup Guinness stout
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add sliced carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
Pour Guinness stout and beef broth into the slow cooker. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix all-purpose flour with cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the flour mixture into the stew to thicken it.
Cover and cook on high for the remaining 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours