SLOW COOKER CROCK POT GUINNESS STEW RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

  • 1lb Beef cubes
  • 4 c Beef Broth
  • ½ c Guinness Beer
  • 2 Potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Carrots, cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ Onion, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Thyme, dried or 2 full sprigs, fresh
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 1 Tbsp Water (for slurry)
  • Flour mixture for the beef:
  • ¼ C Flour
  • 1 tsp Seasoning salt
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a bag, combine everything listed under “flour mixture for beef”.
  2. In batches, drop pieces of beef into the bag and shake to coat evenly.
  3. In a skillet, place the oil and heat. Drop the pieces of beef in and sear them on all sides, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may have to do this batches.
  4. When everything is seared, place the beef into the slow cooker.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients (except cornstarch and water) and cook on low for 5 – 6 hours or until the potatoes are cooked through and the beef is tender.
  6. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the slurry of cornstarch, stir, and continue to let cook and thicken. Serve with great seedy bread with butter.