Síofra's Simple Beef and Guinness Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A slow-simmered beef stew with rich Guinness beer, carrots, and root vegetables, perfect for cold evenings. This Irish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, Guinness stout, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 4 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced parsnips
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup diced tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels, then coat evenly with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
2. Step 2: In a heavy Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 4 medium sliced carrots, 3 medium sliced parsnips, and 1 cup diced tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, then add 1 cup Guinness stout and bring to a simmer. Return beef to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.