Irish beef stew is incredibly rich and flavorful comfort dish. Simple beef stew recipe with Guinness. Perfect Irish dinner to enjoy with your family and friends.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a big pot. Add beef cubes and brown for a minute on each side without stirring. Don’t overcrowd the pot!
2 tbsp olive oil, 900 g beef chuck or brisket
Place browned pieces of meat on a plate and repeat with remaining beef until all is browned. Add more oil, if needed before browning second or third batch.
Add chopped garlic, leek and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring for a minute, then add vegetables.
Add browned beef, cover with water, beef stock, add stout. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Make sure everything is covered with liquid, add more water, if needed.
Bring to a boil, then cover with lid, so that steam can escape. Simmer on low for two hours. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
Wait about 10 minutes and serve. Add chopped parsley for each serving.
5-6 springs fresh parsley
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Notes
To thicken the stew, see the suggestions in the blog post.Store the stew in the fridge in the same pot, covered with a lid for a week. Alternatively, store in an air-tight container.Reheat the portions on a stove in a smaller pot or microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring once in a half time.Thick stew can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. But keep in mind that freezing will impact the texture of potatoes, they will be softer and grainy.