Beef and Guinness Stew (2024)

This hearty Guinness beef stew recipe is perfect for cozy days at home.

Guinness Beef Stew Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this filling Guinness beef stew recipe:

· Bacon: This Guinness stew starts with bacon. You'll use the bacon and the bacon fat to cook the beef.
· Beef: Cut your boneless beef chuck into 2-inch pieces.
· Seasonings and herbs: This flavorful beef stew is seasoned with salt, black pepper, fresh garlic, white sugar, and fresh thyme.
· Beer: Of course, you'll need a can of dark beer (such as Guinness).
· Vegetables: This chunky Guinness stew features onions, carrots, and celery.
· Tomato paste: Tomato paste adds richness and flavor depth.
· Stock: Use store-bought or homemade broth. You can use chicken or beef stock.
· Mashed potatoes: Mashed potatoes are optional, but they make a great bed for the Guinness stew. Try our top-rated Basic Mashed Potatoes recipe.

How to Make Guinness Beef Stew

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Guinness stew at home:

1. Cook the bacon. Transfer the bacon to a stew pot, but leave the fat in the skillet.
2. Cook the beef cubes in the fat. Place the browned beef in the stew pot.
3. Cook the onions and garlic in the fat. Pour the beer in and stir.
4. Transfer the contents of the skillet to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer until the meat is tender, then bring to a boil.
6. Serve in bowls or over mashed potatoes.

What to Serve With Guinness Beef Stew

If you don't serve the Guinness stew over potatoes, you might want to consider pairing it with bread to soak up all those delicious juices. Here are a few mouthwatering ideas:

· French Baguettes
· Classic Dinner Rolls
· Basic Corn Muffins

For more inspiration, explore our collection of 20 Easy Bread Recipes to Make at Home.

How to Store Guinness Beef Stew

Store your Guinness beef stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave or on the stove.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is the closest to the stew I had at the Guinness brewery," says one Allrecipes community member. "It's the best. One thing I learned is you need to follow the steps in the recipe and not take shortcuts."

"This stew is fantastic," according to Sue Gordon. "I used beef broth instead of chicken broth, and about a teaspoon of dried thyme in place of fresh."

"I made this on a beautiful fall Sunday," says j. cook. "It was fun to make and just delicious. The flavors just melded together perfectly. It's a keeper!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams