St. Patricks Irish Beef Stew (Printable Version)

A comforting blend of tender beef, root vegetables, and rich broth perfect for cozy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Preparation

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
06 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
10 - 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
11 - 2 stalks celery, sliced

→ Liquid and Seasonings

12 - 4 cups beef broth
13 - 1 cup Guinness stout or other dark beer
14 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
15 - 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
16 - 2 bay leaves
17 - 1 tsp dried thyme
18 - ½ tsp dried rosemary
19 - ½ tsp sugar
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Finishing

21 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Toss beef cubes in a large bowl with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as needed. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pot. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
05 - Add carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery. Stir to combine with aromatics.
06 - Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and Guinness. Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and sugar.
07 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
08 - Discard bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender, almost melting into the rich, dark broth thats been infused with Guinness and herbs
  • Root vegetables soak up all that flavor while holding their shape, so every spoonful feels like a perfect balance of meat and earthy sweetness
  • It tastes even better the next day, making it the ultimate make-ahead meal for busy weeks or feeding a crowd
02 -
  • Crowding the pot while searing the beef will steam it instead of browning it, so take your time and work in batches for that deep, caramelized flavor that makes stew taste exceptional
  • The stew needs at least 90 minutes of gentle simmering, but checking it after an hour and giving it more time if the beef isnt fork-tender will ensure you dont rush the magic
03 -
  • Cutting all your vegetables into roughly the same size ensures they cook evenly and look beautiful in the bowl
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning at the very end of cooking since the flavors concentrate and salt needs change during long simmering

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