Guinness Beef Stew
Slow-cooked beef in a dark, glossy gravy with carrots and parsnips, deepened with a splash of stout.
- Time2 hr 45
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.85 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Toss the beef in the flour with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large casserole. Brown the beef in batches over a high heat, about 5 minutes a batch. Set aside.
10 min - 3
Add the onions, carrots and parsnips to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and tomato purée for 1 minute.
6 min - 4
Pour in the Guinness and scrape up the sticky bits. Add the stock, thyme, bay and the beef. Bring to the boil.
- 5
Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour 30 minutes.
90 min - 6
Add the potatoes, cover again and cook for 45 minutes more, until the beef is spoon tender and the gravy is rich.
45 min - 7
Remove the thyme and bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.
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