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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Easy Cheddar Drop Biscuits for the Perfect Comfort Meal

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A rich and tender beef stew braised in Guinness stout, paired with light and fluffy cheddar drop biscuits, perfect for cozy nights and comfort meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 oz Guinness stout beer
  • 2 cups beef broth or stock (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, cold
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches for about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon of oil, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened and golden, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in Guinness slowly, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and transfer to a preheated 325°F oven. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender. Stir gently halfway through and add more broth if needed.
  7. While stew braises, preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese.
  8. Pour in cold buttermilk and fold gently until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake biscuits for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffed.
  10. Remove stew from oven, stir in frozen peas, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Ladle stew into bowls, top with cheddar drop biscuits, and serve.

Notes

If stew is too thin after braising, simmer uncovered on stove to thicken. Keep butter and buttermilk cold for fluffier biscuits. Do not overmix biscuit dough. Rest stew before serving to deepen flavors. Biscuits are best fresh but can be reheated in oven to restore crispness.

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