Irish Beef Stew

This hearty Irish beef stew has tender chunks of beef and vegetables slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful Guinness sauce for an incredibly delicious meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 597 Calories

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))

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

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.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned.