Irish Guinness Stew Beef | Mmhmm

Guinness stout

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic stout

💰Cheaper: dark beer

Non-alcoholic stout provides similar flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Beef shank is less expensive and still flavorful.

Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and stir until it goes frothy and dark brown in color.

Add the beef and allow each piece to caramelize in the sugar.

Once all pieces are well coated, season with salt and black pepper.

Add 8 cloves of minced garlic, 1 large onion, 3 bay leaves, and 4 diced tomatoes; add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and combine.

Cover and allow to simmer on medium heat for 8 minutes.

Add 1 bottle of Guinness and 3 cups of water, along with 10 sprigs of fresh thyme; allow to simmer on low heat for 2 hours.

If short on time, use a pressure cooker and cook for 20 minutes instead.

Remove thyme stalks and bay leaves after cooking.

Add 1 cup of diced carrots and allow to cook for 6 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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