Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich, savory broth with Guinness stout, bringing deep flavor and warmth with minimal effort.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Irish

Keyword Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Servings servings

Calories 361kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

2½ pounds stew beef (beef chuck cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ cup flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
3 large carrots cut into ½-inch slices
3 celery ribs sliced into ½-inch disks
4 medium gold potatoes diced
32 ounces beef stock
12 ounces Guinness beer
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 medium bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme destemmed
Salt and black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, add beef, flour, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Add to the slow cooker.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions and saute until tender.
Add garlic and continue sauteing until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
Add onion mixture to the slow cooker with beef.
Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until your potatoes are soft and the broth has thickened.
Remove bay leaves before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Notes

Make Ahead: This recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and reheated in a large pot on the stovetop when ready to serve.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat a large batch on the stovetop or in individual servings in the microwave.
Freezer: This recipe can be frozen before or after slow cooking. To cook or serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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