Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

It doesn't have to be cold outside to enjoy this quick, hearty recipe. When your busy with the littles or working late this is a great recipe for your slow cooker - just toss everything in and in a couple of hours, you have a warm bowl of deliciousness. This recipe makes a large pot so you can even freeze some to enjoy at a later time.

Photo Credit: Aberdeen's Kitchen

Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 1/2lb lean beef stew meat

1 tsp coarse salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp flour

4 large yukon golden potatoes, largely diced

2 large carrots, peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces

2 large parsnips, peeled and diced into 1 inches pieces

1/2 large yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

11.2 oz bottle Guinness Extra Stout

Coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

METHOD:

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Turn slow cooker on.

2. In a large bowl, toss beef together with salt, pepper, and flour to coat. Add to the pan and cook until all sides of the chunks are browned (about 8 minutes).

3. While beef is browning, add potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion, garlic, and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Stir to coat.

4. Cook for 3-4 hours on high, 8 to 10 hours on low. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with a pint of Guinness. 

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