Crockpot Guinness Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 16
Slow Cooked Crockpot Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hr

Ready In

8 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
sea salt
ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can beef broth
1 cup Guinness draught
8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms
1/2 vidalia onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
279
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
The Crockpot Guinness Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is ideal for cold winter nights. The combination of beef, mushrooms, and onions simmered in a flavorful broth made with Guinness gives the stew a rich and savory taste. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become tender and juicy, and the aroma of the stew will fill your home and stimulate your appetite. Enjoy this delicious stew with a crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Season beef cubes with sea salt and ground pepper
2.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
3.Brown the beef in the pot, then transfer into the crockpot
4.In the same pot, add vegetable broth, beef broth, and Guinness. Stir and scrape the browned bits at the bottom of the pot
5.Add the broth mixture to the crockpot with the beef
6.Add mushrooms, onions, bay leaves, and thyme to the crockpot
7.Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until meat is tender

PROS

This hearty stew is packed with flavorful and tender beef cubes, mushrooms, and onions.

The slow cooking method makes it easy to prepare, and the crockpot allows for hands-off cooking.

This stew is also perfect for meal prepping and freezing for later.

CONS

While the slow cooking method gives the meat a tender texture, it also means a longer cooking time.

The beef cubes should be browned before cooking to enhance the flavor, which requires extra effort.

This dish may not be suitable for those who do not consume alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins.
Mushrooms are low in calories and high in antioxidants, and onions are a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
The use of thyme in the recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

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