Slow Cooker Aussie Beef and Guinness Pie Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with Guinness stout and vegetables, perfect as a hearty pie filling or comfort stew. This Australian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 320 minutes, layers beef chuck, olive oil, onion into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 12 fl oz (1 can) Guinness stout beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour and thicken.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in 12 fl oz Guinness stout, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir well.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving as a pie filling or hearty stew.