Description
A rich and hearty Irish-inspired dish, Beef with Guinness Gravy features tender slow-cooked beef in a velvety stout-infused gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners, festive gatherings, or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef:
- 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
For the gravy:
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, to balance bitterness)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening, if needed)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef
- Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef in batches until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics
- In the same pot, cook onions until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
- Deglaze with Guinness
- Pour in Guinness, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Slow Simmer
- Return beef to pot; add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and brown sugar (if using).
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Beef should be fork-tender.
- Thicken the Gravy
- If needed, mix cornstarch with water and stir into pot.
- Simmer until thickened. Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Add Vegetables: Carrots, mushrooms, or parsnips add texture and flavor.
- Use a Slow Cooker: Brown beef and onions, then cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in heavy cream for a richer gravy.
- Try Different Beers: Substitute another stout or dark ale.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, Simmering
- Cuisine: irish
Keywords: Guinness beef stew, Irish beef recipe, slow-cooked beef, St. Patrick's Day dinner, beef with gravy