The Guinness beef stew with crusty bread is a hearty and comforting dish with rich, dark brown hues. The stew is served in a deep bowl, with chunks of tender beef, carrots, and potatoes peeking out from the thick and savory broth. The broth is a deep, glossy brown with a slight sheen, and is speckled with bits of tomato and herbs.

The crusty bread is sliced thickly and has a golden-brown crust with a light and airy interior. The bread is served in a basket or on a wooden board alongside the stew, with a knife for cutting and spreading butter.

Overall, the dish has a rustic and inviting appearance, with the warm colors and textures inviting the viewer to imagine a cozy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup Guinness beer
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 loaf of crusty bread

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides.
• Sprinkle flour, salt, and black pepper over the beef and stir to coat.
• Add garlic and onion to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Pour in the beef broth, Guinness beer, tomato paste, sugar, and thyme. Stir until well combined.
• Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 hour.
• Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the stew and continue simmering for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• While the stew is cooking, slice the loaf of crusty bread and place it in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crusty and golden brown.
• Serve the Guinness beef stew hot, with the crusty bread on the side for dipping and soaking up the flavorful sauce.
• Enjoy your hearty and delicious Guinness beef stew with crusty bread!

Servings

The recipe makes approximately 6 servings of Guinness beef stew with crusty bread.

Calories

You shouldn’t be worrying about calories on St. Patrick’s Day, but… The number of calories in each serving of Guinness beef stew with crusty bread may vary depending on the exact ingredients used and the portion size, but a rough estimate would be around 400-500 calories per serving.

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