Beef and Guinness Stew

Total: 2 hrs 35 mins Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hrs 15 mins Yield: Serves 6 to 8

This beef and Guinness stew is super easy to make with some bacon, stewing beef, Guinness Stout, and vegetables. It's the perfect stew to make on a cold day. Or make it for your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Guinness Stout adds bold flavor to this hearty beef stew. Use round or lean chuck in this recipe.

Enjoy the stew with crusty rolls or biscuits along with a tossed salad and a mug of stout. Or serve it with this classic Irish soda bread. Prepare it on the weekend for a busy Monday meal. The recipe makes about six generous servings.

3 thick slices bacon (diced)

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 pounds lean stew beef (or round or lean chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes)

2 large onions (chopped, about 2 to 3 cups)

1 clove garlic (minced)

2 to 3 cups carrots (diced or sliced)

1 ½ cups Guinness stout

1 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 bay leaf

½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme

2 to 3 cups diced potatoes

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Kosher salt (to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon, turning, until lightly browned.

Directions at thespruceeats.com

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