Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Guinness
A rich and hearty slow cooker beef stew made with tender beef chunks, vegetables, and the deep flavor of Guinness stout. Perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
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 beer
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.
Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
Pour the Guinness stout and beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and add the bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and cook until heated through.
Remove the bay leaves and discard.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.