Description
This Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots showcases an incredible mix of flavors. With tender beef and fresh veggies, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a weekend treat. Easy to prepare and full of rich taste, this is a comfort food favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat, well trimmed
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried leaf oregano, not ground
- 1 tsp. dried leaf thyme, not ground
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 15 oz. beef broth
- 3 cups baby red potatoes, quartered
- 3 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 cup white onion, cut into large pieces
- 2 tsp. garlic, minced
- 11.2 oz. guinness beer, 1 bottle (original or extra stout)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a large ziplock bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder.
- Place the beef into the bag and shake until it's fully coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the oil once hot.
- Brown the coated beef on all sides, avoiding burning.
- Add tomato paste and beef broth to the browned meat.
- Stir the mixture until well combined, scraping up any stuck-on bits. Set aside.
- In the slow cooker, add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Layer the beef and sauce mixture over the vegetables.
- Pour in the Guinness beer and top with bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without lifting the lid.
- After cooking, remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute vegetables like parsnips or turnips for a different flavor.
Serve with fresh crusty bread for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg