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Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew Recipe Easy Cozy Stout Stew with Crusty Rolls

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A cozy and easy slow cooker Irish beef stew made with stout beer, tender beef chuck, and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly nights and served with crusty rolls.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz Irish stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold preferred)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: Crusty rolls for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and toss in all-purpose flour seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches without overcrowding, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until deep golden crust forms. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  4. Transfer sautéed veggies and tomato paste to slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, stout beer, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors melded.
  6. Before serving, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning. If stew is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
  7. Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with warm crusty rolls.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds essential flavor and texture. Use low and slow cooking for best tenderness. Adjust thickness with cornstarch slurry if needed. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or cornstarch. Serve with crusty rolls or Irish soda bread.

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