This traditional Irish stew recipe can be cooked in the slow cooker or oven. It freezes really well and can also be used as the base for a Beef and Guinness Pie too! This traditional Beef and Guinness Stew is all kinds of hearty goodness. A classic comfort food dish, this rich and deep flavoured one pot recipe is an absolute must for a family feast during those colder months, or something extra special at a weekend. Let it bubble away as it fills your home with a delicious aroma, which you can then tuck into like it is or turn it into a pie with a pastry topping. Easy prep, a long, slow cook and big results. Perfect.
Why you’ll love this Irish Stew recipe
⭐️ A one-pot showstopper ⭐️ Healthy, hearty and lip-smackingly good ⭐️ Ideal for batch cooking Secondly, using a rich cut of beef like shin really adds to the flavour in my opinion. You don’t need to use beef shin, but it slow cooks down so well – it’s delicious. In my version of this classic beef and ale casserole, I add pancetta for a smoky flavour and onions, carrots and swede for plenty of veggie goodness.Brown everything off, add your liquids and plenty of fresh thyme and pop it into the oven for a few hours. Simple and really delicious.
Irish Guinness Beef Stew Ingredients
Oil – Olive or sunflower is fine Beef shin Pancetta – I use big chunks from the butcher Onions Garlic Celery Carrots Swede Plain flour Guinness Tomato purée Fresh thyme – Leaves only Beef stock – Stock cube is fine Salt and pepper
I then defrost and warm through when needed. The sauce will thicken even more on reheating, just add a splash of water if you would like more gravy. I’d definitely recommend Colcannon, or a simple creamy mashed potato. It also works really well adding dumplings on top towards the end of cooking (how about horseradish dumplings?) If you want an extra veggie side you could try Cauliflower Cheese. And perhaps a cheeky Slow Cooker Apple Crumble for a treat after?! This Beef Guinness Stew makes a brilliant filling for a Beef and Ale Pie. Just line a pie dish with ready-made pastry, pop the cold filling on top, add a pastry lid, brush with a beaten egg and bake in a hot oven until golden. Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
