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Beef And Guinness Stew Recipe: A Hearty Irish Classic

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Oh my gosh, my mouth is literally drooling just thinking about these two beef stew recipes I found. I’m not really a cook, but I’ve heard that beef stew is a classic comfort food that everyone must try at least once. And these two recipes, oh boy, they look so delicious! I can’t wait to share them with you.

Beef Stew by Dr. Joan Smith

Okay, so first up is Dr. Joan Smith’s beef stew. I mean, she’s a doctor, so this must be healthy, right? (Let’s just pretend we didn’t see the butter in the ingredients list). But seriously, this stew looks like it’s straight out of a food magazine.

Beef Stew by Dr. Joan Smith

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb stew beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions:

  1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef and brown it on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and stir until combined.
  4. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Add the carrots and potatoes and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
  8. Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Okay, I don’t know about you, but I am definitely going to try this recipe out. I love that it’s packed with veggies and I can’t wait to try the red wine and thyme combination. Yum!

Irish Beef and Guinness Stew by Mermaids & Mojitos

Alrighty, next up is an Irish beef and guinness stew by Mermaids & Mojitos. I’ve never had guinness in a stew before, but it sounds like it could be a fun addition. Plus, who doesn’t love a good St. Patrick’s Day themed recipe?

Irish Beef and Guinness Stew by Mermaids & Mojitos

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup Guinness Stout
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions:

  1. Dredge the beef in flour and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  5. Add the beef broth, Guinness, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Add the carrots and potatoes and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until heated through.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Okay, so this stew definitely has a lot of ingredients, but I can already tell it’s going to be worth it. I love that it includes Guinness, and the combination of thyme and Worcestershire sauce sounds like it will be super flavorful. Plus, I always feel good about eating a meal that’s packed with colorful veggies.

Well, that’s a wrap folks! I hope you enjoyed these two beef stew recipes as much as I did. Time to get my apron on and get cooking!

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