Ingredients

4 Bacon slices (diced)
2.5 Pound(s) Beef Chuck (cut into 2-inch pieces)
1.5 Teaspoon(s) Salt (or to taste)
1 Pinch(es) Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
2 Onion (coarsely chopped)
4 Garlic Clove (minced)
1 Can(s) Beer (14.9oz...such as Guinness®)
¼ Cup(s) Tomato Paste
3 Carrot (cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 Thyme (fresh springs)
1 Teaspoon(s) White Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon(s) Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 Cup(s) Chicken Stock
4 Cup(s) Potato (mashed, also totally optional)

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Nutrition

• Calories 528
• Protein 25g
• Carbohydrates 42g
• Fat 25g
• Cholesterol 96mg
• Sodium 1605mg

How to make World's Best Beef & Guinness Stew

• 01
  Start by cooking and stirring bacon in a heavy Skillet over medium-high heat until it's browned and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
• 02
  Then, season beef chuck with salt and black pepper, and sear it in the Skillet until browned on both sides.
• 03
  Transfer the bacon and beef to a large stew pot, leaving the fat in the Skillet.
• 04
  Next, reduce the heat to medium and cook onions in the retained fat until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes.
• 05
  Throw in some garlic, pour in some beer, and stir.
• 06
  Then, add tomato paste, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, sugar, black pepper, and enough chicken broth to cover.
• 07
  Simmer the stew over low heat until the beef is fork-tender, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 08
  Finally, remove the cover and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the stew to a low boil and cook until it's slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
• 09
  Discard the thyme sprigs, adjust the salt and pepper to taste, and serve with mashed potatoes in a Bowl!