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Hearty One-Pot Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Butter

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A rich and comforting one-pot beef stew simmered in Guinness stout, finished with a bright and fresh lemon herb butter. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 g) for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 12 oz Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened (for lemon herb butter)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge the beef in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Brown the beef in batches, about 5 minutes per batch, until deep golden crust forms. Remove beef to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Pour in the Guinness stout and scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return browned beef to the pot. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  6. Add halved baby potatoes. Bring stew to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
  7. While stew simmers, mix softened butter with lemon zest, chopped parsley, and chives in a small bowl to make lemon herb butter. Set aside.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from stew. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot topped with a dollop of lemon herb butter.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure deep color. Use good-quality Guinness stout for best flavor. If stew is too thin, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour for dredging and check Worcestershire sauce ingredients. Lemon herb butter can be made dairy-free using coconut oil.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, one-pot stew, lemon herb butter, comfort food, Irish stew, easy beef stew, hearty dinner

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