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Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew is rich, hearty, and infused with the deep, malty flavors of Guinness Extra Stout. Tender chunks of beef, hearty root vegetables, and a savory broth make this the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ lb lean beef stew meat
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 large Yukon gold potatoes peeled and largely diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large parsnips peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 11.2 fl oz bottle Guinness Extra Stout about 1 cup + foam
  • Coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Turn the slow cooker on.
  • In a large bowl, toss beef with salt, pepper, and flour until coated.
  • Brown beef in the hot pan, about 8 minutes, turning to sear all sides.
  • While beef is browning, add potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion, garlic, and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Stir to coat.
  • Add browned beef, beef broth, and Guinness to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 3–4 hours on high or 8–10 hours on low, until beef is tender.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mash a few potato pieces into the broth before serving.
  • Use a good-quality beef broth for the best flavor.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.