What is guinness stew

Arguably the most deeply flavourful sauce of all stews, with a rich dark brown flavour, this is the best of the best. The not-so-secret ingredient that goes into Guinness Stew that gives the sauce the deep flavour and colour is Guinness Beer.

Guinness is also much richer than most beers, which you can see just by looking at the thick creamy head the foam that Guinness is famed for.

Traditionally, Guinness Stew is made with lamb. But in many parts of the world including here in Australia and North America, Guinness Stew is more commonly made with beef. Tip: Use big chunky hunks of beef. It needs to be chunky pieces so it can be cooked for a looooong time to get all that flavour into the sauce!

Flour and tomato paste — to thicken sauce and the tomato paste also adds some flavour;. I prefer using chicken rather than beef broth because it allows the flavour from the Guinness beer to come through better. Also, all the alcohol is cooked out. Though this Irish Beef and Guinness Stew takes time to cook, it is very straightforward. The steps are no different to usual stews like classic Beef Stew :. Brown the beef — brown them well, this is key to flavour.

Yes it takes hours but your patience is rewarded with beef so tender you can eat it with a spoon! The one thing I do differently to most Guinness Beef Stew recipes, including very traditional Irish recipes, is to thicken the sauce slightly with flour. Serve Beef and Guinness Stew over mashed potato or cauliflower mash for a low carb option.

And what about some warm crusty Irish Soda Bread to mop your bowl clean?? I am so glad I have a tub of this in the freezer. I cooked most of the day but gave it all away. Hungry for more? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook , Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Originally published July , updated with new video and step photos. No change to recipe. Beef and Mushroom Pie. Shredded Beef Ragu. Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff.

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I have cooked this many times, but this is the first time with your recipe; What a find! I will recommend this to all my cooking friends! Hi Nancy! I actually have not tried this specific recipe yet, but I plan to. I have a gluten sensitivity and substitute corn starch for flour in my recipes.

Typically use half the amount of cornstarch that is called for in flour. Let me know if you try it! We have all decided this is a top 3 family recipe. From my 2 to year-old, everyone inhales this. I make no changes bc it's perfect as is. I make the french bread rolls to die for also on this site. Trust me, you'll want rolls to soak up every bit of this delicious gravy.

So amazingly good and so easy to make a ring with the potatoes. My kids love the presentation as much as the meal. Jessica Kantola. Rating: 4 stars.

Absolutely delicious. I served it to my family with Irresistible Irish Soda Bread from this site and my toddler and husband gobbled it all up. Next time I make this, however, I will be sure to serve over potatoes or Colcannon as this only made enough for one meal for my 4 person family.

Also, my 7-year-old turned her little nose up at it because of the intensity of flavor - which I think could have been dodged had I served it over mashed potatoes. We enjoyed it except the 7 year old but afterward decided that since it's such a very flavorful stew, almost like a gravy, some sort of mashed potato accompaniment really is a must.

Another thought: I did use beef stock instead of chicken beef is what I had on hand and I wonder if using the chicken stock could have dialed down the strength of the stew. Going to go that way next time. Thought it was fantastic. Cooked it in my dutch oven. Added turnips to the mix. It was a big hit!! I made this recipe for a family Christmas party using smoked, overly cooked i. I was hoping the cooking slow and low in the Guinness would tenderize and moisten the brisket.

I made it the next day for my family, again using this overcooked, smoked brisket and it turned out just as great! I didn't use any sugar. That's the only adjustment I made, except for the dried out meat I used! Thanks for this recipe, Chef John!! My family all loved this stew. My husband is an ok, but not great cook and doesn't really care what he eats. I asked him to make this recipe since I was busy and it seemed easy.

That is now a staple in our house. Its rich and really flavorful and easy to make. Great recipe! I used beef broth instead of chicken and we loved this stew. Many stews seem to lack a bit in flavor but not this one. We had it with mashed potatoes.

I will definitely be keeping a supply of Guinness on hand just for this stew. Thanks Chef John! Dairy-free diet Popular diets Healthy meal subscriptions Best vegan protein powders. Save recipe. By Barney Desmazery. Preparation and cooking time. Prep: 30 mins Cook: 3 hrs.

Sweet, slow-cooked melty carrots and beautifully tender meat, this dish is comfort in a pot. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Email to a friend. Season with salt and pepper and serve piping hot. Comments, questions and tips Rate this recipe What is your star rating out of 5?