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Guinness™ Beef Stew

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Updated Oct 5, 2017
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Rich, hearty Guinness™ beef stew, slow-simmered with classic root veggies.

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  • 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!

Guinness™ Beef Stew

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 17
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    Add tomatoes, Guinness™, beef broth, brown sugar and chili powder and bring to a slight simmer.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    6
    Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with sour cream and scallions.

Nutrition

460 Calories
21g Total Fat
31g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
190
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
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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