Description
This ultimate slow cooker Irish beef stew is a hearty, authentic comfort food made with tender beef, chunky vegetables, and rich Guinness flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners, it delivers classic Irish taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 (12 oz) Irish stout beer
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and coat beef with flour.
- Brown the beef on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Whisk beef broth with tomato paste and pour over the ingredients.
- Add the stout beer and gently stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the stew.
- Cook on high for an additional 20–30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Browning the beef first adds deep flavor and ensures tender, rich stew texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: irish beef stew, slow cooker stew, guinness stew, irish comfort food