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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Easy Rustic Soda Bread

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A rich and hearty beef stew slow-cooked in Guinness stout, paired with crusty rustic soda bread. Perfect comfort food for cozy nights and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 bottle (11.2 oz/330 ml) Guinness stout
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef stock
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold preferred)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) flour, for dusting beef
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Rustic Soda Bread Ingredients:
  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute)

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 pounds of beef chuck into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss cubes with 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion, chopped celery, and sliced carrots until softened and aromatic, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 bottle of Guinness stout, scraping the bottom to deglaze and lift browned bits.
  6. Return browned beef to the pot. Add 2 cups beef stock, 2 bay leaves, and 4 sprigs fresh thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove lid for last 20 minutes if stew is too thin to reduce sauce.
  8. About 30 minutes before end, add peeled and cubed potatoes to stew.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  10. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix 4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Make a well and pour in 1 3/4 cups buttermilk. Stir until sticky dough forms.
  11. Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into round loaf, and score a deep cross on top.
  12. Place loaf on baking sheet or cast iron skillet. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Cool slightly before slicing.
  13. Serve stew hot with thick slices of rustic soda bread.

Notes

Brown beef in batches to develop deep flavor. Use fresh herbs for best taste. If stew is too thick, add stock or water to loosen. Let stew rest for a few hours or overnight to deepen flavors. Handle soda bread dough gently to avoid tough bread. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blends in stew and bread. Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus vinegar.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, rustic soda bread, comfort food, slow-cooked stew, Irish stew, easy beef stew, hearty dinner

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