Description
Guinness Beef Stew is a rich, halal Irish-style beef stew with deep, comforting flavor and no alcohol. Tender halal beef braises with carrots, parsnips, and potatoes in a robust broth built from beef stock and a non-alcoholic dark malt drink to mimic Guinness depth. This hearty dish is perfect for cold nights or St. Patrick’s celebrations, finished with fresh parsley for a bright, satisfying finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 parsnips, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1½ cups non-alcoholic dark malt beverage (halal Guinness-style swap)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste and flour (if using) and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the non-alcoholic dark malt beverage and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the beef to the pot, then add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the broth thickens.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: omit flour or use a gluten-free thickener (like a cornstarch slurry).
- For a thicker broth, simmer a bit longer or whisk in a little extra flour mixed with water (if using).
- Let leftovers rest for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
- If you can’t find a halal non-alcoholic dark malt beverage, substitute with extra beef broth and a splash of molasses to mimic depth.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Guinness Beef Stew, Halal Irish-Style, non-alcoholic stout, beef and vegetables, hearty stew, comfort food, St. Patrick's Day, parsley garnish