Hearty Irish Beef and Guinness Soup

How to Make Hearty Irish Beef and Guinness Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck
• 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 large potatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: Dice the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes, chop the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the onions and garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef cubes, season with salt and black pepper, and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.

4. 4

   Pour in the bottle of Guinness stout, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits.

5. 5

   Add the beef stock, diced carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.

7. 7

   Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional parsley if desired.