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Guinness Braised Beef

This is comfort food at its finest - chuck roast gets fall-apart tender in a rich, dark sauce that's perfect over mashed potatoes. The Guinness adds depth without being overpowering, and it's mostly hands-off once everything hits the pot.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 2 lbs chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 can Guinness or other stout beer 12 oz
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 celery stalks cut into thirds
  • 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Coat beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over high heat until very hot.
  • Sear beef in batches until golden brown on all sides, then remove from pot.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onions, cooking 1 minute while stirring.
  • Return beef to pot and add Guinness, beef broth, garlic, tomato paste, celery, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender and liquid has thickened.
  • Remove celery pieces and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
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