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Beef and Guinness Stew

Recipe by Ryan Miller on InstagramAdded 30 September 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 2 hours 30 minutes to cook. A hearty Irish classic that marries tender beef with the rich, malty flavor of Guinness, served with creamy mashed potatoes and garnished with fresh chives.

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Method

  1. Add bacon to a pot and render the fat, then remove the bacon pieces.

  2. Cut beef into cubes, sprinkle with flour and salt, and sear in the bacon fat.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef develops a deep brown crust before turning. Sear in batches if needed so the pieces brown instead of steam.

  3. Set the beef aside, add chopped onions and cook for a few minutes.

  4. Toss in minced garlic and cook for one minute.

  5. Pour Guinness into the pot, scraping up all the fond.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The browned bits loosen into the Guinness as you scrape.

  6. Add tomato paste, carrots, celery, thyme, sugar, black pepper, the rendered bacon, the seared beef, and cover with broth.

  7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for two hours.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef grows fork-tender and vegetables soften in the broth.

  8. Remove the lid and boil for another 30 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Broth becomes thicker and clings to the beef.

  9. Plate the finished stew in a green bowl alongside a side of mashed potatoes.

  10. Garnish the stew and mashed potatoes with chopped chives.

Tips while you cook

Render bacon first
Start by cooking the bacon pieces to release fat, then remove them before searing the beef.
Coat and sear beef in bacon fat
Toss beef cubes with flour and salt, then sear them in the rendered bacon fat for browning.
Scrape fond when adding Guinness
After the aromatics, pour the Guinness and stir to lift the browned bits from the pot.
Finish uncovered for final reduction
After the two‑hour simmer, remove the lid and boil for an additional 30 minutes to thicken.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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