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Guinness Beef Barley Stew

Guinness Beef Barley Stew – Rich, Hearty & Deeply Comforting!
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A hearty stew made with tender beef, pearl barley, and a rich flavor from Guinness stout.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 small rutabaga, peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can or bottle Guinness stout
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown beef on all sides for approximately 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, sliced carrots, parsnips, celery, diced potatoes, and rutabaga. Sauté the vegetable mixture for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir tomato paste into the vegetable mixture and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and well combined.
  4. Return browned beef to the pot. Add pearl barley, Guinness stout, beef broth, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and barley is fully cooked.
  6. Remove bay leaves from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • This stew can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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