This Irish beef stew is a rich and hearty dish with carrots, potatoes, and garlic, simmered in a tomato and Guinness broth until tender and delicious.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr 30 mins
Calories
597 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in a large slow cooker. Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Mix together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer.
Step 2
Place carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into a large slow cooker; place browned beef on top of vegetables. Mix beef broth and tomato paste together until combined; pour into the slow cooker along with beer.
Step 3
Cover and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. During the last hour before serving, dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into broth. Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes to thicken. Serve hot.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cold water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 white onion, cut into large chunks
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (e.g. Guinness(r))
