Beef & Guinness Slow Cooker Stew

Ingredients

• 700 g stewing beef or lamb (Source gives a range of 700 g to 1 kg; seared before adding to the slow cooker.)
• 1 onion (Chopped and browned.)
• 3 carrots (Chopped.)
• fresh parsley (A handful.)
• 1 can Guinness (Can size is not specified in the source.)
• 300 ml beef stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme (Optional.)
• 1 tbsp cornflour (Mixed with 2 tbsp cold water.)
• 2 tbsp cold water (Used to mix with the cornflour.)

Steps

1. 1

   Sear the beef or lamb in a hot pan until beautifully browned.

2. 2

   Brown the chopped onion in the pan.

3. 3

   Add the seared meat to the slow cooker with the browned onion, chopped carrots, and fresh parsley.

4. 4

   Pour in the Guinness and beef stock.

5. 5

   Season with the salt, black pepper, and optional dried thyme.

6. 6

   Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender.

7. 7

   Mix the cornflour with the cold water to make a smooth slurry.

8. 8

   Stir the cornflour mixture into the stew toward the end of cooking, then cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.

9. 9

   Serve with homemade Guinness bread and enjoy.

Notes

The source specifies either stewing beef or lamb and gives a meat range of 700 g to 1 kg. Guinness can size is not stated. The recipe does not specify the amount or type of fat used for searing.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Irish-inspired
• slow-cooked
• slow cooker
• stew
• comfort food
• cold-weather
• high-protein