Dutch Oven Irish Stew
Dutch Oven Irish Stew is made with beef and Guinness beer, which makes it the perfect recipe for St. Patrick's Day or any day in between. Stout Guinness beer adds a hearty richness that just screams comfort food!
Servings: 6
Calories: 417kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 pounds stew meat
- 1 medium onion (sliced in chunks)
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 32 ounces beef broth (reserve half for later)
- 1 bottle Guinness dark beer
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 each bay leaves
- 6 medium carrots (sliced in chunks)
- 24 ounces baby potatoes (sliced in half)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 Tablespoons water)
Instructions
- Season beef with salt, pepper, thyme and parsley. Add olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Add meat and onions cut in large chunks.
- Sauté beef with onions over medium heat until there is no pink showing.
- Add broth and beer - Add 2 cups of beef stock (or broth) to meat, then pour in the bottle of dark beer.
- Stir in tomato paste - along with thyme sprigs, garlic and bay leaf.
- Bake - Close the lid and place dutch oven in a 350ºF oven. Bake 2 ½ hours.
- Add carrots and potatoes - Remove from oven and add the reserved 2 cups of beef broth. Stir in carrots and baby potatoes. Close the lid and bake for 1 more hour.
- Thicken stew - Take stew out of oven. Make a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Add it to the liquid in the large pot and stir.
- Serve - Ladle Guinness stew into large bowls and enjoy with a loaf of Irish Soda Bread (ad) or cornbread.
Notes
- Make ahead up to 2 days in advance and store in the refrigerator until time to serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Thaw out leftovers in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat this recipe in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop, or microwave in 1 minute intervals until beef and vegetables are heated throughout.
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Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 1608mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 6mg