What’s in Guinness Stew
This hearty beef stew is made with Guinness, potatoes, onion soup mix, and some other simple ingredients. It all comes together so easily in a Crock pot for a comforting and cozy meal.
Beef Stew Meat: The best stew meat is lean beef, with a lot of connective tissues. So chuck meat (from the shoulder) is your best option. Since it will be simmering for a long time, it will break down nicely and become tender. Guinness: A bottle of Guinness adds a rich flavor to this Irish beef stew. You can use another dry stout beer. Potatoes: Use small red potatoes, cut into quarters. Beef Broth: This really deepens the beefy flavor! Vegetables: Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion. Flour: Use all-purpose flour while browning the meat. Onion Soup Mix: This is a mix of things like onion, paprika, and other seasonings. It’s a quick way to get that perfect flavor. Tomato Sauce: This fills out the stew, adds flavor, and adds more thickness to the texture. Seasoning: We add some garlic powder, dried basil, and of course salt and pepper to help season our stew.
Can I make Irish stew with lamb instead of beef?
I love this Guinness stew with beef, but you can absolutely use lamb instead. Traditional Irish stew is often made with lamb or mutton anyways, so it’s a great option. Just follow the same process to brown the meat and then cook everything in the slow cooker.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Guinness stew in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. It keeps well, and that time in the fridge actually enhances the flavor. So feel free to make this cozy stew ahead of time if needed. To reheat, you can gently warm it on the stove until fully heated through.
How to Freeze Slow Cooker Irish Stew
Let it cool to room temperature, then pour Irish beef stew into freezer-safe containers. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat to serve.
What to Serve with Guinness Beef Stew
This flavorful Crock pot Guinness stew is certainly a full meal on its own, but I never serve it without some hearty bread. It goes well with this beer bread or beer bread muffins, and tastes great with cornbread too. And of course, grab another Guinness to sip on while you eat! If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
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