Guinness Beef Stew

Servings

Calories 376kcal

2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup flour
2 ½ pounds beef stew meat (or chuck roast or boneless, skinless chicken breasts) cut into 1" cubes
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 medium yellow onions chopped
6 ounces tomato paste
4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
12-15 ounces Guinness Stout
1 ounce golden raisins (2 heaping tablespoons) finely chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds or fennel seeds
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound carrots peeled and sliced ½" thick
1 pound red potatoes cut into 1" cubes
4 tablespoons fresh italian flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch) chopped

Sprinkle beef chunks with salt and flour. Toss to coat.
Heat half the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the beef to pan and sear 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove beef from pan with a slotted spoon. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and beef.
Add onion and remaining beef to pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
Stir in tomato paste. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
Stir in raisins, caraway seeds, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add carrots and potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer another hour, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley, reserving some for garnish.
Ladle into bowls. One serving equals 12-16 ounces of stew.
Enjoy!