Classic English Beef and Guinness Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Richly spiced stew with tender beef and Guinness beer, slow-cooked with root vegetables. This english-inspired slow cooker ready in about 160 minutes pairs pounds beef chuck, tablespoons olive oil, large, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef chuck
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2, diced carrots
• 2, diced potatoes
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Guinness beer
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds beef chuck and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced potatoes, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cook for 2 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over vegetables, stir for 1 minute, then add 1 cup Guinness beer and 2 cups beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot, add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
5. Step 5: Simmer covered on low heat for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.