Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables
A deeply flavorful stew where tender beef and Guinness beer meld with roasted carrots and parsnips for a comforting weeknight meal. This irish-inspired one pot ready in about 170 minutes pairs stewing beef, olive oil, large, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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. 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 stewing beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 2, peeled and diced carrot
- 2, peeled and diced parsnip
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2, peeled and cubed potato
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add diced onion and carrots to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return beef to pot, add Guinness beer and beef broth, then stir in bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 6: Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 1.5 hours.
- Step 7: Add diced parsnips and cubed potatoes, then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 8: Discard bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 170 minutes (20 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep stewing beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Simmered Beef and Guinness Stew with Root Vegetables?
Irish one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The Guinness depth was perfect—my family asked for seconds!
- ★★★★★
Root vegetables held up beautifully; made it for my Irish in-laws who approved!
- ★★★★★
Loved it! Simple, hearty, and the Guinness made it taste like home.
