Sous Vide Guinness Beef Stew🍖 Main
This is the sous vide version of the classic Irish Beef and Guinness Stew. Full of deep, rich comforting flavors, the Guinness Beer is the star of this tender beef stew.
By Priya Patel, Recipe Curator
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There is a quiet confidence to a dish like sous vide guinness beef stew that comes from knowing every element has a purpose. This is not just another variation on a familiar idea. It is a well balanced plate where 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed, 8 oz baby carrots come together in a way that feels both comforting and intentional, the kind of meal that makes a regular weeknight feel a little more cared for. Whether you are cooking for family, hosting friends, or simply treating yourself to something made with attention, this recipe rewards you with layers of flavor that belie how approachable it really is.
You will want to pay attention to two small details that make a big difference here. First, Pat your protein completely dry before searing and do not move it for the first few minutes. That undisturbed contact is what builds a deep golden crust, and that crust is where most of the flavor lives. Second, Keep your simmer truly gentle, with only occasional bubbles breaking the surface. A hard boil will toughen proteins and cloud your broth, while a lazy simmer keeps everything tender and clear. These are not fussy chef tricks. They are the practical habits that separate a good version of this dish from a great one, and once you do them a few times they become second nature.
Leftovers keep beautifully for three days refrigerated and reheat well with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce. It also freezes well for up to a month, so consider making a double batch when you have the time. If this is your first time with sous vide guinness beef stew, this is the sous vide version of the classic irish beef and guinness stew. full of deep, rich comforting flavors, the gu that the process is forgiving and the results are consistently satisfying. It is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation, not because it is complicated, but because it is reliably delicious and adaptable to what you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 8 oz baby carrots
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 2 each bay leaves
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 12 oz Guinness beer
- 4 cups beef stock
Nutrition (Per 6 servings)*
* AI-estimated values only โ not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.
Instructions
- Trim the beef of excess fat and cut into cubes, approximately 2 inches.
- Pat the meat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Working in batches, sear the meat on all sides.
- Transfer the meat to a clean plate.
- Sautรฉ the carrots, onions, garlic, and tomato paste for a few minutes.
- Dust them with flour, add the bay leaves, and stir to coat everything in the pan.
- Deglaze the pan with a heavy splash of the Guinness beer, scraping up the browned bits.
- Add the meat, vegetables, the liquid from the pan, the remaining beer, and the beef stock to a gallon freezer zip top bag.
- Heat the sous vide water to 185ยฐF.
- Using the water displacement method, lower the bag into the water, forcing the air out of the bag.
- Close the bag and cook for 24 hours.
- Once the time is up, remove the bag from the water and pour the liquid from the bag into a pan.
- Heat on medium high to thicken the sauce. If the sauce is not thick enough, add a mixture of 1/2 cup milk combined with 3 tablespoons of flour. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the sauce back to the meat and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Serve with Irish soda bread and/or mashed potatoes.
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