Name: Stout beef stew recipe
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: Serves: 6
Ingredients: 2tbsp light olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and sliced; 4 tbsp plain flour; 1.5kg (3lb) stewing steak, trimmed of any visible fat and cut into chunks; 2 bay leaves; 450g (1lb) carrots, peeled and chopped; 600ml (1 pint) beef stock; 440ml can Guinness; 2 tsp English mustard

By Jessica Dady

published 12 January 2011

This comfort food dish is easy to make - sit back while it cooks. Serve with a scoop of mashed potato mixed with mustard. This beef stew is delicious.

Ingredients

2tbsp light olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
4 tbsp plain flour
1.5kg (3lb) stewing steak, trimmed of any visible fat and cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
450g (1lb) carrots, peeled and chopped
600ml (1 pint) beef stock
440ml can Guinness
2 tsp English mustard

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Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F / gas mark 4). Heat 1tbsp of the olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, then add the onion and fry until softened.
Put the flour onto a plate and season to taste. Add the steak and coat with the flour then add the floured steak chunks to the casserole and fry until browned all over.
Add the bay leaves, carrots, stock and Guinness and stir. Cover and place in the oven then cook for 1 hr. Then, remove the lid and cook for a further 30 mins. Season to taste and stir the mustard into the stew. Serve piping hot with mashed potatoes and peas.

Top Tip for making Stout beef stew

For a more hearty stew add some cubed potato along with the carrots. Suitable for freezing

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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to kitchen appliances, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends some of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family including her two lucky children.