Guinness stew

Guinness Stew recipes date back to the early 1800s when Arthur Guinness began brewing his now world-famous stout. The first recorded recipe for the dish was published in 1827 by Mrs. Beeton in her Book of Household Management. The dish became a popular pub food in Ireland and the UK and was often served with Guinness Stout.

The traditional recipe for Guinness Stew calls for beef, onions, carrots, potatoes, and of course, Guinness Stout. However, over the years, people have experimented with different ingredients and proportions to create their own unique versions of the dish.

One popular variation is the addition of Guinness to the beef stock, which gives the stew a deeper flavor. Other variations include the use of different cuts of beef, as well as the addition of other vegetables such as celery, parsnips, and turnips.

Advice

When making Guinness stew, one of the most important things to remember is to use a good-quality Guinness beer. Choose a beer that you would enjoy drinking on its own, as it will be the main flavor of the stew. Additionally, don't be afraid to add additional seasonings to the stew such as garlic, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. These will add a depth of flavor to the stew. Finally, be sure to simmer the stew for at least an hour - this will give the flavors time to meld together, making for a truly delicious stew.

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Recipes

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Beef and Guinness Stew

  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • onion
  • beef
  • chicken stock broth
  • all purpose flour
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • salt
  • tomato paste
  • guinness beer
  • bacon
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Beef and Guinness Stew

  • garlic
  • beef broth
  • bay leaf
  • guinness stout
  • leaf thyme
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • stew beef
  • parsley
  • tomato paste
  • worcestershire sauce
  • carrot
  • potato
  • bacon
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Beef and Guinness Stew

  • parsley
  • salt
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • guinness
  • cayenne pepper
  • largely carrot
  • stewing beef
  • all purpose flour
  • tomato puree
  • onion
  • oil
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Beef and Guinness Stew

  • parsley
  • salt
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • guinness
  • cayenne pepper
  • largely carrot
  • stewing beef
  • all purpose flour
  • tomato puree
  • onion
  • oil
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Beef & Guinness Stew Recipe

  • potato
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • salt
  • guinness beer
  • chuck beef
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • carrot
  • celery
  • beef broth
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Seitan and Guinness Stew

  • onion
  • brown sugar
  • steak sauce
  • thyme
  • seitan
  • guinness
  • potato
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • celery
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
salt
all purpose flour
thyme
garlic
celery
carrot
black pepper
guinness
olive oil
tomato paste
parsley
potato
bay leaf
beef
guinness beer
bacon
beef broth
cayenne pepper
largely carrot
stewing beef
tomato puree
oil
rosemary
butter
chicken stock broth
guinness stout
leaf thyme
stew beef
worcestershire sauce
chuck beef
cornstarch
water
leek
brown sauce
brown sugar
steak sauce
seitan
soy sauce

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • onion 100%

Usual Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 86%
  • salt 86%
  • thyme 86%

Rarey Ingredients

  • garlic 71%