There’s no better comfort food than a good, hearty stew and this beef and Guinness stew might just be the best of them all. The Guinness gives the sauce a fantastic rich, deep flavour, and the beef is melt in your mouth tender. Even though it takes a while to slow cook, it’s very easy to make. So, what are you waiting for? Get stuck in with this delicious meal.
There are a few different options when it comes to the perfect sides to serve with a beef and Guinness stew. A couple of our favourites are:
In Irish tradition, where this stew originates from, it is actually made with lamb so if you don’t want to use beef, lamb is also a good option for this stew. However, nowadays it is more commonly made and preferred with beef.
Guinness beer is so dark it is nearly black, giving the gravy of the stew its iconic deep brown colour. Also, it is a lot richer than other beers as you can see by the thick foam it is famed for. It’s this richness that enables it to pair so well with the meat and other ingredients in the stew, bringing all the flavours together.
