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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade with Crusty Bread Bowls

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A rich and hearty Guinness beef stew slow-cooked to tender perfection, served in rustic crusty bread bowls for a cozy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30 g)
  • 12 oz Guinness stout beer (355 ml)
  • 2 cups beef broth (475 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 small round crusty bread loaves

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Toss them with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Brown beef cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes each, then remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 6 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in Guinness stout slowly, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover with a tight lid.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cook gently for 2 to 2 ½ hours until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickened. Stir halfway through and check seasoning.
  7. While stew simmers, slice tops off bread loaves and scoop out insides, leaving about ½-inch thick shell. Set aside bread lids and removed bread for another use.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from stew. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Ladle hot stew into bread bowls, replace lids, and serve immediately.

Notes

If stew is too thick, stir in a splash of beef broth or Guinness. If too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to reduce. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend. Toast bread bowls lightly before serving to prevent sogginess. Slow cooking at low heat is key for tender beef.

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