Tender Guinness Beef Stew with Caramelized Shallots on Mashed Potatoes
A rich and flavorful beef stew infused with the robust taste of Guinness, perfectly paired with creamy mashed potatoes.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Beef
- 1
Season the beef
Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the beef
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Preparing the Stew Base
- 1
Sauté the vegetables
In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Tip: Avoid crowding the pot while browning the beef to prevent steaming. Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef stock to incorporate all the flavors.
- 2
Add tomato paste
Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 3
Combine and simmer
Add the browned beef back into the pot, pour in beef stock, Guinness, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
How to Make Tender Guinness Beef Stew with Caramelized Shallots on Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings
- 1
Simmering the Stew
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2½ hours until beef is tender.
- 2
Caramelizing the Shallots
In a skillet, melt butter over low heat, add shallots and brown sugar, sauté slowly until caramelized.
- 3
Making the Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes until fork-tender, drain, then mash with butter and cream, and season with salt and pepper.
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