Beef and Guinness Irish Stew
Description
This hearty beef and Guinness Irish stew is flavored with vegetables, tomatoes, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs for a hearty and flavorsome meal.
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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2 large onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
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2 cups chopped carrot
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
1
Toss beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl. Dredge beef in flour mixture to coat.
2
Heat remaining oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add onions and garlic. Stir tomato paste into a small amount of water to dilute; pour into the pan and stir to blend. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Pour 1/2 cup of beer into the pan, and as it begins to boil, scrape any bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. This adds a lot of flavor to the broth. Pour in remaining beer, and add carrots and thyme. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.