This 1-Pot Irish Beef Stew Is Packed With Veggies and Rich Meaty Flavor

Make this Irish beef stew recipe with Guinness—a dark, malty Irish stout—to keep it authentic.

One-pot stew is easy to make and clean up. Antonis Achilleos/TCA

If you’re looking for a healthy beef stew recipe that delivers on comfort, look no further. Make this Irish beef stew recipe with Guinness—a dark, malty Irish stout—to keep it authentic. Serve with a side of Irish soda bread to sop up the leftovers.

Irish Beef Stew

Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours

Serves 6

• 2 1/4 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or alternative, divided
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle stout beer (such as Guinness)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef; cook, turning to brown on 2 or 3 sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a bowl; repeat the process with the remaining beef and 1 tablespoon oil.