Hy-Vee Healthy You: Irish Stout Beef Stew

stout beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic stout

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic stout maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef chuck and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Pour in stout beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Return beef to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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