Irish Beef Stew
I really like the use of lamb in a stew, but this recipe is made with beef and is a staple at our home. It is one of my favorite “throw it all in the crock pot” dinners, the stout beer really adds a wonderful flavor!


- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 white onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (e.g. Guinness®)
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Toss beef cubes with flour to coat, then fry in the hot oil until browned.
- Place the carrots, potatoes, onion and garlic in a large slow cooker.
- Place the meat on top of the vegetables.
- Mix together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour into the slow cooker along with the beer.
- Cover and cook on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours.
- During the last hour before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and then stir into the broth.
- Simmer on the High setting for a few minutes to thicken