Print

Guinness Braised Beef Stew

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A heartwarming stew with tender braised beef, fresh vegetables, and rich stout flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 600 g braising beef, chopped into chunks
  • 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 330 ml Guinness or another stout
  • 360 ml beef stock
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small courgette (zucchini), chopped into chunks
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Cooked couscous (Ainsley Harriott’s Spice Sensation recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160C/325F.
  2. Heat the olive oil on medium-high heat in a Dutch oven.
  3. Toss the beef chunks with the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Add the beef to the pan and brown on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Introduce the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the Guinness and beef stock, bringing it to a boil.
  7. Cover the pot and move it to the oven to braise for 3 hours, checking hourly.
  8. Add the chopped red and green pepper and courgette and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with grated parmesan, fresh parsley, and red onion before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the beef in Guinness overnight. Serve in individual bowls garnished with parsley for a special touch.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://yummyfirst.com/guinness-braised-beef-stew/