Deisceart-Inspired Braised Beef with Guinness and Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Slow-braised beef cooked with Guinness stout and hearty root vegetables, inspired by the Irish word 'deisceart' meaning south, evoking rich southern Irish flavors. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes, carrots, peeled and chopped, celery stalks, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 oz Guinness stout beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes in batches and brown on all sides for 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and edges caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and paste darkens.
4. Step 4: Return browned beef to the pot. Pour in 12 oz Guinness stout and 1 cup beef broth. Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Braise gently for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning as needed and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.