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Cozy Winter Dinner Ideas: Warm Up Your Evenings with Delicious Recipes

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Savor rich, seared chuck roast bathed in deep Guinness stout broth. This slow-cooker masterpiece maximizes winter comfort and flavor complexity.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chuck roast, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (14.9 oz) can Guinness stout beef broth
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss the diced chuck roast with the flour, along with salt and black pepper, until lightly coated. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Sear the coated beef in batches until well browned on all sides (about 2 minutes per side), then transfer the seared beef directly into the slow cooker insert.
  3. Step 3: Add the chopped onion, carrots, and dried thyme over the beef in the slow cooker. Pour the entire can of Guinness stout beef broth and the beef broth over the ingredients.
  4. Step 4: Stir the contents gently to ensure the flour is incorporated into the liquid, which will help thicken the stew during cooking.
  5. Step 5: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is completely fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving the warm stew, ideally accompanied by mashed potatoes or crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Leftover stew keeps wonderfully; chill completely before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for a future cozy meal.
  • For the best texture, reheat your stew gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a small splash of extra beef broth if the gravy has thickened too much in the fridge.
  • Complete your cozy meal by pairing this deeply flavored stew with creamy polenta or a side of crusty, warmed Irish soda bread perfect for dipping.
  • Don't skip the step of searing the floured beef; this crucial browning step creates a layer of savory richness that forms the foundation for the stew's deep winter flavor.
  • Author: alanya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 1.5 cups / 375g)
  • Calories: 485
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Protein: 5g

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