Beef and Guinness dish

Delicious Beef Stew Recipe with Guinness Beer

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Servings: 4

In this recipe, we will prepare a savory beef dish, slowly cooked with Guinness beer, which gives it a rich and deep flavor. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, being an excellent choice for beef dishes. Let's get started!

Ingredients:
- 800 g beef stew meat (preferably chuck or neck)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, julienned
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 500 ml Guinness beer (or another stout beer)
- 400 ml beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, to balance the bitterness of the beer)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish

Step 1: Prepare the meat
Choose quality beef with a moderate fat content that will tenderize during slow cooking. Cut the meat into cubes of about 3-4 cm. This will help ensure even cooking.

Step 2: Sauté the vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and soft. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn it, as it can become bitter.

Step 3: Cook the meat
Add the beef cubes to the skillet, mixing them with the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the meat for about 5-7 minutes until it browns evenly on all sides. This step is essential for creating a savory crust.

Step 4: Add the vegetables and beer
Incorporate the sliced carrots and celery, stirring well to combine them with the meat. Then, add the tomato paste and mix to distribute the flavors. Pour in the Guinness beer and beef broth, ensuring all the meat is covered. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and if desired, the brown sugar.

Step 5: Slow cooking
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 1.5-2 hours. Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking. The meat will become tender and flavorful, and the sauce will thicken.

Step 6: Finishing the dish
Once the meat is tender, taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Serve the dish warm, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley, alongside mashed potatoes or fresh bread to savor the delicious sauce.

Personal suggestion: This beef recipe with Guinness beer is wonderful the next day when the flavors have intensified. You can experiment with other types of beer, such as a wheat beer for a lighter note or an IPA for a distinctive taste.

Possible variations: For a vegetarian version, you can replace the meat with large mushrooms or tofu, cooking in the same way to achieve a meatless main dish that is just as tasty.

I hope this recipe brings extra flavor to your kitchen and quickly becomes a family favorite!

 Ingredients: 1 kg of beef, 2 large onions, 4-5 cloves of garlic, 5 tablespoons of flour mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste, 500 ml of Guinness, 250 ml of beef broth, 2 large diced carrots, parsley if available, thyme is a must!