Irish-Style Slow-Cooker Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A comforting, one-pot stew with tender beef and seasonal roots, slow-cooked with Irish stout for rich depth. This irish-inspired slow cooker ready in about 505 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes stew beef, Irish stout, medium, peeled and sliced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes stew beef
• 1 cup Irish stout
• 4 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced parsnips
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels, then toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant, then pour into slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Pour Irish stout, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and sliced carrots and parsnips into the slow cooker. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh thyme.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender. Discard any excess fat from the surface, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.