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Cozy Guinness Beef Stew Recipe with Creamy Colcannon Mash

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A warm and comforting Irish-inspired beef stew simmered with Guinness, paired with creamy colcannon mash made from potatoes, cabbage, and scallions. Perfect for cozy dinners and chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 bottle (11.2 fl oz / 330 ml) Guinness Draught
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) beef broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 cups finely chopped green cabbage
  • 4 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) whole milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, peel and slice carrots, and slice celery. (About 15 minutes prep)
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the Guinness slowly, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour over the mixture and stir well to coat. Add beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with lid slightly ajar, and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. While stew simmers, boil potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until tender. Sauté cabbage in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for about 7 minutes until wilted and slightly caramelized. Slice scallions thinly.
  7. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add sautéed cabbage, scallions, remaining butter, and milk or cream. Mash until creamy but still a bit chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from stew. Taste and adjust seasoning. If stew is too thick, add broth or water; if too thin, simmer uncovered a few more minutes.
  9. Serve creamy colcannon mash topped or alongside hearty Guinness beef stew. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free colcannon, use coconut milk and vegan butter. Kale or spinach can replace cabbage. Stew tastes better after resting overnight. Slow cooker method available.

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Keywords: Guinness beef stew, colcannon mash, Irish dinner, comfort food, slow cooked stew, creamy mashed potatoes, hearty stew

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