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Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

March 4, 2020 by Faith 31 Comments

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Made with a ton of vegetables and a hefty dose of Guinness Stout, this Guinness Beef Stew Recipe is a cold-weather classic that’s sure to warm you up! Serve it with Irish Brown Soda Bread to complete the meal.

Guinness Beef Stew and Irish Brown Soda Bread

Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here! A time for parades, wearing of green, and dying of anything and everything to match that brilliant shade of emerald.

Most people I know (Irish or not) celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in some way because after all, everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, right? ;)

Chicago River Dyed Green

The Chicago River, Dyed Green for St. Paddy’s Day (I originally found the image on Flickr, but it isn’t up there anymore!)

When you think of St. Paddy’s Day, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Corned beef and cabbage? Shamrocks? Green beer?

I think of hearty, warming foods. Slow-cooked, braised meat dishes, potatoes, root veggies, and comfort. Namely, Irish stew.

Inspiration for this Irish Stew Recipe

Recently, I was looking through one of my new cookbooks, The Irish Pub Cookbook by Margaret M. Johnson. The book is full of lovely pictures and homey recipes. Simple, quality ingredients are combined with traditional cooking methods, and the result is food that withstands the test of time.

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When I was thumbing through the book, I came across a recipe for Guinness Beef Stew, which basically jumped off the page at me.

I made several changes to the recipe. The original called for a turnip; believe it or not, I’ve never eaten a turnip in my entire life, and I was raised in a veggies-every-day household! Despite that, I added a turnip to my shopping list and looked for it at the store. I couldn’t locate a turnip to save my life, so I asked a grocer who told me they didn’t have any that day. Oh well.

I decided to add some celery and cabbage to bulk it up. I cooked the cabbage along with the beef and the cabbage just seemed to melt into the broth, which was exactly what I was going for.

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The original recipe didn’t have any potato in the stew; instead, it suggested serving the stew with mashed or boiled potatoes. I just saved myself a step and added a potato to the stew.

Lastly, the original recipe called for quite a bit more butter and oil than the amounts I used. It originally called for 4 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup oil. However, I found that the recipe was perfect without all that added fat. The end result was nothing short of pure comfort.

If you make this Guinness Beef Stew Recipe, but sure to make a loaf of Irish Brown Soda Bread! It’s the perfect accompaniment (and utensil) for soaking up the hearty Irish stew.

Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Description

Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

This recipe for Guinness Beef Stew is quite basic, but delicious in its simplicity. And it’s packed with nutrition! I use a variety of vegetables, including cabbage, onion, carrot, parsnip, celery, and potato.

I keep the seasonings simple with salt, black pepper, and marjoram. You can also add fresh herbs, such as rosemary if you want.

In this soup, I use a beurre manié to add a bit of richness and slightly thicken the stew. A beurre manié is just a mixture of room temperature butter and all-purpose flour.

What Kind of Guinness Do You Use For Stew?

Use Guinness Stout to make this Guinness Beef Stew recipe.

How Do You Make Guinness Beef Stew?

Like any stew recipe, this dish is fairly easy to make! The only thing to note is that it requires time for the beef and cabbage to cook until tender before adding the other vegetables.

Pro Tip: To start the soup off with layers of flavor, start by browning the meat right in the pot you’re going to cook the soup in.

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Does Guinness Stew Have Alcohol?

Guinness Stew is made with Guinness Stout, which has alcohol. However, this recipe cooks for 2 hours so some of the alcohol is cooked off.

As far as how much alcohol remains in Guinness Stew after cooking, is it enough to get you buzzed? No. Is it too much to serve to your kids? Only you can answer that. Taste it and see!

More Stew Recipes to Try:

  • Persian Okra Stew
  • Sicilian-Style Fish Stew
  • Instant Pot Chicken Sausage Guinness Stew
  • Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Stew
  • Hearty Garlic and Herb Mushroom Stew

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Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

Made with a ton of vegetables and a hefty dose of Guinness Stout, this Guinness Beef Stew is a cold-weather classic that's sure to warm you up!
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Course: Stew
Cuisine: Irish
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes (I like to use sirloin)
  • 1/2 small head Savoy cabbage sliced into thin shreds
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups Guinness Stout
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium parsnips peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium celery ribs chopped (leafy tops included)
  • 1 starchy potato such as Russet, washed and diced, but not peeled
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Fresh minced parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat in a 5-quart pot. When the oil starts to ripple, add the beef and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pot).
  • Add the cabbage, onion, Guinness, beef stock, bay leaves, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup up to a boil, then cover it, turn it down to a simmer, and cook until the meat is tender, about 60 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, and potato, and bring the soup up to a boil. Turn it down to a simmer, cover it, and cook until the veggies and meat are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter and flour until completely combined. Whisk this mixture (called a beurre manié) into the stew to thicken it.
  • Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve this stew garnished with fresh minced parsley along with Irish Brown Soda Bread.

Helpful Tips

  • Recipe inspired by and adapted from The Irish Pub Cookbook by Margaret M. Johnson.
  • Serve this stew with Irish Brown Soda Bread to complete the meal!
  • This is a great make-ahead meal because the flavor only gets better the next day! Store this stew for up to 3 or 4 days covered in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 1408mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5284IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on March 16, 2010. It was updated with more information on March 4, 2020.

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Filed Under: Beef Main Courses, Stew Tagged: Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Guinness, Guinness Beef Stew, Guinness Beef Stew Recipe, Irish Food, Irish Stew, Recipes, St. Paddy's Day Food, St. Patrick's Day Food

Comments

  1. Barbara says

    March 19, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I made an Irish soda bread, but it wasn’t a brown bread. I read someplace online that is really isn’t Irish unless it’s BROWN bread! So I’m copying your recipe right now for next year!

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  2. Rosa says

    March 19, 2010 at 8:59 am

    A wonderful meal! i’d love to see that colored water in Chicago…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  3. Anh says

    March 18, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    The stew is so delicious! And the bread, too!

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  4. lynn says

    March 18, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Yum, your stew looks delicious! (I’ve never eaten a turnip either — good for you for giving it a go, even if the store didn’t have any.) I made some Irish soda bread, from an old Gourmet magazine recipe. It had raisins and caraway seeds in it — it was outstanding! In fact, I think I’ll go toast myself up a little slice right now :) Thanks for the yummy post.

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  5. Jen says

    March 18, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    I made the Cooking Light Beef and Guinness Stew last night which was very good. Your version looks absolutely fabulous! I love that you made a homemade brown soda bread to serve with it. I could not get enough of that bread when we were in Ireland. I will have to try out your recipe.

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  6. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    March 18, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    What a fabulous meal. We don’t drink either, but wine/beer etc. can add so much to our cooking. This stew sounds great. My hubs mentioned the other day that I should slow cook beef with some Guiness, thanks for the recipes here. The Soda Bread looks great too.

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  7. Erica says

    March 18, 2010 at 9:51 am

    I have to try soda bread! The stew looks comforting and delicious!

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  8. theUngourmet says

    March 17, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I would love to see the river in person sometime. Fun! Your stew looks absolutely fantastic and so does the bread! Hope you had a fun St. Paddy’s Day!

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  9. Krista says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    The stew and bread look great.
    Can you believe that when I think of St. Paddy’s day I think of shamrock shakes from McDonald’s?!

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  10. 5 Star Foodie says

    March 17, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Perfect meal for today! I love beef stew with Guinness and the soda bread! Happy St. Patrick’s day!

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  11. Astra Libris says

    March 17, 2010 at 8:30 am

    Thank you so much for your incredibly sweet comment on my blog! :-) Your stew looks AMAZING – I love cooking with Guinness! I’m also swooning over the gorgeous texture on your Irish soda bread…

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  12. Joanne says

    March 17, 2010 at 5:15 am

    Thanks for the submission chica! I love how we are SO on the same page. Your stew looks so thick and delicious. And that brown soda bread? I need to make that…then we will have almost identical submissions :P

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  13. Blond Duck says

    March 17, 2010 at 4:14 am

    When can I come for dinner?

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  14. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    Faith I love it and adding the Irish soda bread really upps the ante! Too true we are all Irish on March 17th :P

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  15. sophia says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I just came from Joanne’s blog..I think she made this stew, too! Wow, all these lovely alcohol-infused stew is making me crave Irish!

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  16. Barbara Bakes says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    What a nice change from corned beef. It looks delicious!

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  17. Velva says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    God, that stew and soda bread look fabulous! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!

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  18. Reeni says

    March 16, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    What a hearty and delicious beef stew! I bet it was excellent with your Irish Brown Bread to sop up all those wonderful juices! A perfect St. Paddy’s Meal!

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  19. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    oh I love soda bread…..what a lovely post :)

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  20. grace says

    March 16, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    ha–i’ve never (knowingly) eaten a turnip either! wowza, what a hearty stew. and wowza, what a hearty loaf of bread. know what that makes this? a hearty meal. well done. :)

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  21. MaryMoh says

    March 16, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    I don’t know anything about Irish food but this beef stew is a winner. I love it.

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  22. coco says

    March 16, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I so want to make that bread. It looks dense and chewy.. just how I like bread! :)
    that picture of chicago river is amazing… stunning! :)

    Reply
  23. Nicole, RD says

    March 16, 2010 at 10:00 am

    As a Chicago native, I assure you the river stays THAT green for approximately 0.56 seconds! And then it’s just booger green! ;)

    I love St. Patty’s Day! I always celebrate with green beer…the rest is just a bonus! I decided against a stew this year because it’s warming up so much here — but I saved that recipe for next year, it looks DELICIOUS!!!!

    Gorgeous pictures, Faith!!

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  24. Mimi says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Perfect meal. Looks so tasty.
    Mimi

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  25. Ameena says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:40 am

    This entire post is making my mouth water…and I don’t even eat meat! I even love the first photo of the green river…so amazing that they do that…am I the only one who had no idea?? :)

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  26. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Stew, beautiful stew! That bread looks amazing too! Your pictures are so rich and inviting!

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  27. Chiara says

    March 16, 2010 at 9:10 am

    I’m torn between making this and making corned beef and cabbage… decisions, decisions…

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  28. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Mmmm delicious! This stew looks awesome. I still have a can of Guinness hanging out in the fridge and it would be great to try this recipe. As always your meal look delicious and if you could send me a bowl I would be very grateful…haha.

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  29. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Faith this is such a special meal!!! I’m serious- this is drop dead gorgeous and I imagine it’s tender, full of flavor, and hearty. I love it. I was thinking of making something similar in honor of St. Patty’s day! Now I know I need a meal like this. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next. Your photography and creativity is incredible my dear!

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  30. tasteofbeirut says

    March 16, 2010 at 8:00 am

    I am going to make this for my neighbor Mary, an Irish from Chicago, and we will sit and drink Guiness with it! How fun, I am just excited just thinking about it!

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  31. sugar plum says

    March 16, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Oh my God …Faith we really think alike coz as i hopped by my laptop …actually am with it right in the kitchen ,and the whole home is filled with the aroma wafting of yeah……i jus simmered the same Irish stew for dinner coz tomo is St.paddys and yeah with Irish SOda bread:-))))
    Ha ha and yeah i will post it later but am so so tickle pink and excited and then i see Joanne also has posted the same :-)))))he he he….
    And i jus added about that in my post and will post it this month too…am still giggling form the exprnce and now for some nice Irish music…..

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