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Ingredients
- 800 g beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 500 ml Guinness beer
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt, pepper, and flour, tossing until lightly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for a few minutes to slightly soften.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the Guinness beer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return the beef to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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