Guinness-Braised Beef with Lemon and Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A hearty, slow-simmered stew where tender beef melds with the rich depth of Guinness and a bright lemon finish, enhanced by carrots and potatoes. This irish-inspired beef ready in about 130 minutes pairs beef chuck, olive oil, large onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lemon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 potatoes
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup Guinness stout, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a simmer, scraping the pot bottom.
4. Step 4: Return seared beef to pot with 2 peeled and cubed potatoes and 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.