Beef and Guinness Casserole
This beef builds beef chuck or round, celery and carrots into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 70 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Cut the beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes, pat them dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss in the flour to coat lightly.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches on all sides, then transfer it to a plate.
- Chop the onions, celery, and carrots and mince the garlic, then add them to the same pot and saute over medium heat for about 8 minutes until softened, scraping up the browned bits.
- Pour in the stout to deglaze, stirring well, then return the beef to the pot along with the tomato sauce, beef stock, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring everything to a simmer, then cover and either reduce the heat to low on the stovetop or transfer to a 325 F (160 C) oven.
- Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened into a rich gravy.
- Discard the bay leaf, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
You'll use: Oven Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef and Guinness Casserole take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Beef and Guinness Casserole is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Beef Stew!.jpg by Kurt Nordstrom from Ponder, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.