Description

This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots is a delightful dish, packed with irresistible flavors and wholesome ingredients. Simple to prepare and slow-cooked to perfection, it’s the ideal comfort food for a cozy dinner night.

Ingredients

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2 lbs. beef stew meat, well trimmed
2 tbsp. cooking oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
½ 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, cut into large pieces
2 tsp. garlic, minced
11.2 oz. guinness beer, 1 bottle (original or extra stout)
2 bay leaves

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Instructions

In a large ziplock bag, mix flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder together.
Add the beef to the bag and shake until it’s well coated with the flour mixture.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
Once hot, add the coated beef and brown it on all sides; do not let it burn.
After browning, add the tomato paste and beef broth to the skillet.
Mix well until a thick sauce forms, scraping up any stuck bits from the skillet; remove from heat.
Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
Layer the beef and sauce mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Pour in the Guinness beer and place the bay leaves on top.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during cooking time.
After cooking, remove the bay leaves and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a Worcestershire sauce or herbs like rosemary.
This stew can be made a day in advance and reheated for better flavor development.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg