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Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew is a rich and hearty dish perfect for cozy meals. Tender chunks of beef are seasoned, seared, and slow-cooked in a flavorful broth made with Guinness beer, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs. The addition of carrots, celery, and mini red potatoes creates a comforting one-pot meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds beef stewing meat (trimmed and cut into 2–3 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Searing and Sautéing

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion (peeled and diced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)

Stew Liquid and Flavorings

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 small onion (cut into quarters)
  • 4 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups Guinness Beer
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary

Vegetables

  • 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1 pound mini red potatoes (peeled and cut into halves)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the meat: Season the beef stewing meat with salt and pepper, then toss it thoroughly with the all-purpose flour, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  2. Sear the meat: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. In batches, add the floured beef chunks and brown them until golden on all sides. This process locks in the flavor and adds a rich depth to the stew.
  3. Deglaze the skillet: Remove the browned meat and set aside. Pour a little beef broth into the hot skillet and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom to deglaze the pan; these bits add extra flavor to the stew.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Add butter to the same skillet and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they become soft and fragrant, around 3-5 minutes.
  5. Combine in slow cooker: Transfer the seared beef, sautéed onions and garlic, deglazed broth, quartered onion, whole garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, Guinness beer, bay leaves, rosemary, carrots, celery, and mini red potatoes into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cook the stew: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours or on LOW for about 8 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Serve: Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and rosemary stems. Garnish the stew with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

  • For best flavor, brown the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • You can substitute Guinness beer with another dark stout or a rich beef broth if preferred.
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasoning at the end according to taste.
  • If the stew is too thick, add a little extra beef broth before serving.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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