IRISH AMERICAN GUINNESS STEW

Irish American Guinness Stew image

Provided by Anecia Hero @SmartyPantsKitchen

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pound(s) chuck roast ( cubed)
6 slice(s) pepper bacon (finely diced)
1-2 tablespoon(s) oil
4-6 large yukon gold potatoes (cubed)
1 large yellow onion (diced)
4 large carrots (diced)
2 stalk(s) celery (diced)
1/4 cup(s) tomato paste
3 cup(s) beef stock
2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
3 - bay leaves
16 ounce(s) guinness stout beer
- salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Prep vegetables, beef and bacon
In a large stockpot, add oil; bring to medium heat and add bacon; cook bacon until it is somewhat crisp; use a slotted spoon, remove bacon bits and place on paper towel
Working in batches, add cubed beef to the stockpot; brown meat on all sides; remove beef from stockpot and set aside
Deglaze the stockpot: Pour Guinness Stout beef into the stockpot; bring heat to high and use a wooden spoon to scrape any remnants from the bottom of the pan
Add onions, carrots and celery to stockpot; allow to cook for 3 minutes
Add seared beef, cooked bacon, beef broth, tomato paste, potatoes, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves to the stockpot; cover and allow to simmer for 50 minutes; check the liquid level frequently; if the liquid begins to absorb, add more beef stock or water
Remove bay leaves; taste for salt & pepper seasonings; adjust seasonings; serve with Irish Soda bread