Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

This Slow Cooker Beef and Guinness Stew Soup Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings. The combination of tender beef, rich Guinness beer, and a variety of vegetables creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Using a slow cooker makes this recipe easy and convenient, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully over several hours. It’s a great option for meal prep or serving a crowd.

Hearty Beef and Guinness Stew Soup Recipe

This stew features chunks of beef simmered in a savory broth with Guinness beer, carrots, potatoes, and onions. The slow cooking process enhances the flavors, resulting in a rich and delicious soup that serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup Guinness beer
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Sear the Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
Add Vegetables: In the slow cooker, add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.
Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the Guinness beer, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
Serve: Once cooked, stir the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.