Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Stout

Make Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew for St. Patrick's day (or any day!). It is made with beef, vegetables, and plenty of Guinness beer, slow-cooked to perfection.

We love good beef stew made in the slow cooker. Whether you try this Guinness flavored stew or make my Classic Beef Stew Recipe or A.1. Beef Stew, you won't be disappointed.

Why this recipe works

What are y'all cooking for St. Patrick's day dinner? This Guinness Beef Stew is what I'll be making! I've made corned beef for about the last ten years, which is excellent too!

But why not switch it up this year. This stew is thick and hearty and has a slight ale taste from the dark Irish Guinness beer; it's not overpowering, though. Over the years, I've had so much luck cooking beef and beer in the slow cooker; it has a unique flavor and smells so great while cooking.

Recipe Ingredients

• Beef – Use precut beef cubes or cut a chuck roast into cubes.
• Flour coating for beef– Flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and onion powder.
• Oil – Use vegeatbale or canola oil to brown the beef.
• Tomato Paste – Helps flavor and thicken the stew.
• Beef Broth – Can use stock if you prefer.
• Vegetables – Potaotes, onion, carrots, celery and garlic.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Dredge the meat in seasoned flour (see full recipe below). Sear the beef in oil in a hot pan; no need to cook through. Deglaze the pan with beef broth and tomato paste, cook until thicken (just a few minutes).

Step Two -Dump into the slow cooker and stir with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and Guinness beer. Cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

What kind of beer should I use?

• Use Guinness original or stout (I use extra stout in this recipe)
• Can use any beer if you don't have Guinness.
• Red wine is a great substitute if you are out of beer.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use lamb?

If you want to use lamb in this recipe, you need to cube it or have the butcher do it for you. Follow the recipe below the same as if you were using beef.

How to store and reheat?

Place in airtight containers and place in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a small saucepan on the stove pot or in the microwave.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Yes, Irish beef stew freezes very well. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the fridge the night before you want to enjoy.

What do I serve with Irish Beef Stew?

Dinner rolls, beer bread, or Irish soda bread are excellent choices for a side for stew. No need to get too fancy!

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• ▢ 2 lbs. beef stew meat well trimmed
• ▢ 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
• ▢ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 tsp. salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp. pepper
• ▢ 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano not ground
• ▢ 1 tsp. dried leaf thyme not ground
• ▢ 1 tsp. onion powder
• ▢ 6 oz. tomato paste
• ▢ 15 oz. beef broth
• ▢ 3 cups baby red potatoes quartered
• ▢ 3 cups carrots sliced
• ▢ 2 cups celery sliced
• ▢ 1 cup white onion (1 small onion); cut into large pieces
• ▢ 2 tsp. garlic minced
• ▢ 11.2 oz. Guinness beer 1 bottle (original or extra stout)
• ▢ 2 bay leaves

• In a large ziplock bag, add the flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder.

• Add the beef to the bag and shake until the beef is well coated.

• In a large skillet set to medium high heat, add the oil once hot.

• Add the flour coated beef; brown the meat on all sides, don't let burn.

• When the meat has browned add the tomato paste and beef broth.

• Stir the beef, tomato sauce, and beef broth until a thick sauce forms, pulling up any stuck on bits; set aside off the heat.

• Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.

• Add the beef and sauce mixture over the veggies.

• Stir in the Guinness beer and add bay leaves on top.

• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

• Remove bay leaves.

• Serve and enjoy!

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What kind of beer should I use?

• Use Guinness original or stout (I use extra stout in this recipe)
• Can use any beer if you don't have Guinness.
• Red wine is a great substitute if you are out of beer.

Can I use lamb in this recipe?

• If you want to use lamb in this recipe, you need to cube it or have the butcher do it for you.
• Follow the recipe the same as if you were using beef.

Can I freeze?

Yes, Irish beef stew freezes very well. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the fridge the night before you want to enjoy.

Calories: 149 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 1007 mg | Potassium: 629 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 8468 IU | Vitamin C: 13 mg | Calcium: 50 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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Other St. Patrick's day recipes for your slow cooker:

• Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Maple Mustard Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Reuben Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Colcannon Potatoes
• Bailey's Hot Chocolate

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