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This Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew is full of fall apart tender beef, potatoes and carrots, with a rich broth flavored with Guinness.\u00a0 After cooking all day in the crock pot, enjoy this Guinness beef stew on St. Patricks day or any other day of the year!<\/p>\n

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\nIt\u2019s no secret that I LOVE St. Patrick\u2019s Day.\u00a0 As an Irish American girl, I grew up eating Irish Beef Stew more often than Corned Beef and Cabbage. A few years ago I developed an Irish Guinness Beef Stew recipe, that is still one of my favorite St. Patrick\u2019s day recipes.\u00a0 But making a good stew can take a few hours in the oven, and that isn\u2019t always a possibility on a weeknight.\u00a0 That is why I decided to develop this Guinness beef stew for the crock pot.
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\nA slow cooker is great for those times you want to \u201cset it and forget it\u201d \u2013 but sometimes it can lose all the delicious flavor that we normally get from braising in the oven.\u00a0 I tried to recreate as much of that slow roasted oven flavor in this crock pot stew recipe, so there are a few extra steps at the beginning.\u00a0 But once you get everything in the crock pot, it is hands off!<\/p>\n

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\nHow to make a flavorful beef stew in the Slow Cooker<\/h2>\n

It is important to develop some flavor before putting all the ingredients into the slow cooker.\u00a0 We toss the beef in flour, salt and pepper.\u00a0 The flour helps the stew thicken as it cooks. We start by browning the beef, then\u00a0 sauteing some onions.\u00a0 We also add some tomato paste for a richer flavor, and finally the guinness, which adds a deep flavor.\u00a0 These steps help to create a flavorful stew, even when using your crockpot.
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How do you thicken Irish Beef Stew?<\/h2>\n

In this recipe, we toss the beef with flour before browning it.\u00a0 Adding the flour helps the broth to thicken as it cooks.\u00a0 It is important to use all the flour that is called for to toss with the beef.\u00a0 If you find that the stew is not as thick as you would like when it is done cooing, you can create a slurry to reach the desired consistency.<\/p>\n

To make a slurry, mix a few tablespoons of flour with about 1\/4 cup of broth from the stew.\u00a0 Mix until it is a smooth consistency, then add it back to the stew and stir to fully combine.\u00a0 Allow the stew to cook for 20-30 more minutes, broth will thicken as it cooks.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat sides go with Irish Beef stew?<\/h2>\n

Stew can easily be a one pot meal, but you may want to serve some sides with it.<\/p>\n

A nice, hearty bread is a great side for stew, especially good for dipping into the hearty broth.\u00a0 Check out my Irish Guinness Brown Bread recipe.<\/p>\n

Since the stew is so rich, serving it with a nice fresh green salad will make for a balanced meal.\u00a0 Other great side dishes for Irish Stew are Roasted Asparagus or Sauteed Cabbage.<\/p>\n

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What do you drink with Irish Stew?<\/h2>\n

Guinness is the obvious choice!\u00a0 But if you would prefer an Irish cocktail, try my Irish Mule or Irish Maid cocktail!\u00a0 I also think red wine goes really well with beef stew.<\/p>\n

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Prep <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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This Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew is full of fall apart tender beef, potatoes and carrots, with a rich broth flavored with Guinness.\u00a0 After cooking all day in the Crock pot, enjoy this Guinness beef stew on St. Patrick’s day or any other day of the year!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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