Guinness Beef Stew

Name: Guinness Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 1/2 pound(s) lean beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces; Kosher salt; Pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 2 cup(s) stout beer, such as Guinness Extra Stout; 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste; 3 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges; 4 clove(s) garlic, smashed; 8 sprig(s) fresh thyme, tied together; 1 small (about 1 pound) rutabaga, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Mashed potatoes, for serving

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 1/2 pound(s) lean beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
Pepper
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
2 cup(s) stout beer, such as Guinness Extra Stout
1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
3 medium onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
4 clove(s) garlic, smashed
8 sprig(s) fresh thyme, tied together
1 small (about 1 pound) rutabaga, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Directions

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Directions
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1.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook beef, turning occasionally, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate and sprinkle with flour.
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2.In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beer, tomato paste, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add onions, garlic, thyme, and beef and any juices, and toss to combine. Scatter rutabaga, carrots and parsnips on top. Cook, covered, until beef and vegetables are tender and sauce has slightly thickened, 7 to 8 hours on low or 5 to 6 hours on high. Gently fold in parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.