Guinness™ Beef Stew

Name: Guinness™ Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs chuck roast, cubed; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 parsnips, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lb new potatoes, halved; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Diced Tomatoes Fire Roasted; 2 bottles (11.2 oz each) Guinness™ Extra Stout; 1 cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme; Salt and pepper; Sour cream, for garnish; Chopped scallions, for garnish

11 Ratings

11 Reviews

Prep 30 min
Total 2 hr 0 min
Servings 6

Rich, hearty Guinness™ beef stew, slow-simmered with classic root veggies. MORE+ LESS-

By Macheesmo

Updated October 5, 2017

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

lbs chuck roast, cubed

tablespoons all-purpose flour

tablespoons olive oil

large carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces

parsnips, chopped into 1-inch pieces

white onion, chopped

cloves garlic

lb new potatoes, halved

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Diced Tomatoes Fire Roasted

bottles (11.2 oz each) Guinness™ Extra Stout

cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth

tablespoons brown sugar

tablespoon chili powder

3-4 sprigs fresh thyme

Salt and pepper

Sour cream, for garnish

Chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps

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1

Cut chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and try to remove any large pieces of fat. Toss cubed beef in flour and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2

Heat olive oil in a large sturdy pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until seared on all sides.
3

Add carrots, parsnips, onions, garlic and new potatoes to pan and stir all ingredients together. Let cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
4

Add tomatoes, Guinness™, beef broth, brown sugar and chili powder and bring to a slight simmer.
5

Turn heat down to low and simmer, partially covered, for at least an hour (but up to 2 hours) until beef is very tender.
6

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with sour cream and scallions.

Expert Tips

This can easily be made in a slow cooker by browning the beef in a skillet and then transferring the beef along with all other ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 190

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 21g; 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 80mg; 27%
Sodium: 370mg; 15%
Potassium: 950mg; 27%
Total Carbohydrate: 35g; 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 10g
Protein: 31g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 90%; 90%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

A classic and simple beef stew simmered in Stout beer. When I think of comfort food at its best, I think of a good beef stew. A good stew will take humble ingredients and make them better than their parts. The steps are easy, but it does need to simmer for a while to make the beef nice and tender. It’s not a recipe to rush! Simmering the ingredients in Guinness™ adds a real complexity to the finished stew. It’ll have flavors of coffee and chocolate, but not in an overpowering way. It’s a guaranteed dinnertime winner, especially in colder months. When you’re ready to serve, top with sour cream and chopped fresh scallions. Enjoy!