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    Home » Main Course » Guinness Pot Roast

    Published: Aug 17, 2013 · Modified: Feb 18, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

    Guinness Pot Roast

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    Chunks of beef roast, potatoes, and carrot slices in a Guinness stout gravy with buttered bread on the edge of the bowl and title graphic across the top.

    Guinness Pot Roast is a delicious, falling apart tender pot roast recipe that is made with Guinness stout beer, onions, carrots and potatoes. The result is a meal with amazing flavor that you will be happy to serve your family.

    Chunks of beef roast, potatoes, and carrot slices in a Guinness stout gravy with buttered bread on the edge of the bowl.

    The ingredients are simple, yet they produce a hearty meal that is the absolute perfect comfort food in my book!

    Looking down on Guinness Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots in a bowl.

    Images updated on February 18, 2022

    Ingredients you will need

    Guinness Beer Pot Roast ingredients.
    • Beef Chuck Roast will give you the most flavor and best texture for your pot roast.
    • All-purpose flour seasoned with sea salt and pepper season the roast and create the roux to thicken the rich gravy.
    • Sliced onions, carrots, and petite Yukon gold potatoes round out this meal.
    • Guinness Extra Stout and beef stock give the gravy it's deep flavor.

    Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

    Looking down on a platter with Guinness Beer Beef Chuck Roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions.

    Guinness Pot Roast is an Irish twist on a traditional pot roast. Most pot roasts are made with red wine, which is also incredibly delicious, but stout beer adds a little something extra!

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    How to make Guinness Pot Roast in a Dutch oven

    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven on high heat.

    Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the roast in the bowl and completely coat with seasoned flour.

    Beef Chuck roast coated in seasoned flour in a large bowl.

    Place the roast into the Dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 3 - 4 minutes each side. Remove the roast, place it on a plate, and set aside.

    Seared beef chuck roast in a Dutch oven.

    Add the onions to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the reserved flour. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is golden in color, 3 - 5 minutes.

    Sliced onions and flour in a Dutch oven.

    Quick Tip

    If the pan seems too dry, add additional olive oil before adding the onion slices.

    Stir in the Guinness, beef stock, and bay leaf. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any cooked on bits.

    Guinness beer and sliced onions in a Dutch oven.

    Return the roast to the pan, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 - 3.5 hours or until beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

    Add the potatoes and carrots, cover and continue cooking until vegetables are cooked firm-tender, 25 - 30 minutes.

    Sliced carrots, halved potatoes and beef chuck roast in Guinness gravy inside a Dutch oven.

    Remove the roast and separate into small chucks with two forks, or slice thin.

    Serve in a bowl with vegetables covered in gravy, or arrange slices on a plate and spoon gravy over the meat. Garnish with parsley and serve.

    Looking down onGuinness Beer Pot Roast with carrots, potatoes, and gravy in a bowl with a slice of buttered bread resting on the rim.

    The meat is so tender, it literally falls apart as you're serving it. In an effort to contain all of that rich, delicious gravy...it just made sense to serve it in a bowl rather than on a plate!

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • For wheat-free gravy: do not coat the beef in flour, simply season with the salt and pepper then sear it in the oil. Mix 3 tablespoons of cold water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry. Remove the roast from the pan and whisk in the slurry to thicken before serving.
    • Guinness Drought can be substituted for the extra stout, or use your favorite brand of stout beer.
    • If using larger potatoes, cut them into quarters.

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    Beef and Guinness beer are a match made in heaven!

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    • Guinness Steak Pie

    Tools used to create this recipe

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    • Dutch Oven
    • Wooden Turner
    • Tongs
    • Cutting Board & Chefs Knife
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Large Bowl
    • Glass Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    What to serve with Irish beer pot roast

    Maybe a wee cocktail or salad before your meal, some fresh bread to serve with dinner, or a nice sweet treat afterwards.

    • Jameson & Ginger Cocktail
    • Irish Whiskey Mule
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
    • Irish White Soda Bread - shown above.
    • Irish Brown Soda Bread
    • Apple Berry Crumble with Irish Whiskey Cream
    • BAILEYS Kiss Cupcakes

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Chunks of beef roast, potatoes, and carrot slices in a Guinness stout gravy with buttered bread on the edge of the bowl.

    Guinness Pot Roast

    Guinness Pot Roast is a delicious, falling apart tender pot roast recipe that is made with Guinness stout beer, onions, carrots and potatoes.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Irish
    Keyword: beef chuck roast braised in beer with stout gravy
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 654kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • .25 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
    • 1.5 cups sliced onions
    • 24 ounces Guinness Extra Stout (2 bottles)
    • 1 cup beef stock
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 pounds petite Yukon Gold potatoes cut in half
    • 2 cups sliced carrots
    • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley to garnish
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven on high heat.
    • Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place the roast in the bowl and completely coat with seasoned flour.
    • Place the roast into the Dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 3 - 4 minutes each side. Remove the roast, place it on a plate, and set aside.
    • Add the onions to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the reserved flour. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is golden in color, 3 - 5 minutes.
    • Quick Tip - If pan seems too dry add additional oil before adding the onion slices.
    • Stir in the Guinness, beef stock, and bay leaf. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any cooked on bits.
    • Return the roast to the pan, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 3 - 3.5 hours or until beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
    • Add the potatoes and carrots, cover and continue cooking until vegetables are cooked firm-tender, 25 - 30 minutes.
    • Remove the roast and separate into small chucks with two forks, or slice thin.
    • Serve in a bowl with vegetables covered in gravy, or arrange slices on a plate and spoon gravy over the meat. Garnish with parsley and serve.

    Notes

    • For wheat-free gravy: do not coat the beef in flour, simply season with the salt and pepper then sear it in the oil. Mix 3 tablespoons of cold water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry. Remove the roast from the pan and whisk in the slurry to thicken before serving.
    • Guinness Drought can be substituted for the extra stout, or use your favorite brand of stout beer.
    • If using larger potatoes, cut them into quarters.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 1664mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7270IU | Vitamin C: 24.5mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 10.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

      August 18, 2013 at 6:58 am

      Oh wow, Lisa! This looks amazing! 🙂 I love making pot roast with beer- adds so much flavor!

      Reply
    2. Rosey says

      August 18, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      We went to Dublin for Spring Break and my husband had this kind of stew at the Guinness Factory. I think it would be awesome to make it as a surprise at home. Thank you for the recipe, and for hosting the hop today!

      Reply
    3. Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says

      August 18, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      This looks so good! I love the idea of using Guinness instead of wine.

      Reply
    4. Karen @BakingInATornado says

      August 18, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      I don't really like beer either, and I worked at an Irish Pub when I was in college so I already know what Guinness tastes like, wouldn't try it again. But I think it would really add a richness to a Pot Roast. Sitting here wondering why I never thought of it myself. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
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      August 19, 2013 at 1:47 am

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    6. Recreate and Decorate says

      August 26, 2013 at 6:55 am

      I love a good tasting roast and will be trying this one. Thanks for sharing at DIY Sunday showcase,

      Reply
    7. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      August 29, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Anything with Guinness sounds good to me. What a delicious looking recipe, and your photos turned out great, Lisa!

      Reply
    8. Nina @ Crazy for Cookies and More says

      August 29, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      mmmmm.....I want some. I will be making this!!! Awesome pictures too

      Reply
    9. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

      August 31, 2013 at 5:23 pm

      I love how your photos always look so bright and fresh. Makes me hungry! Thanks for linking up at Make Bake Create!

      Reply
    10. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

      September 03, 2013 at 10:04 am

      One of my favorite dinners & perfect for Fall! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #28.

      ~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com

      Reply
    11. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

      September 03, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      I don't like Guinness, either, but don't tell Julie Espy that, it might ruin our friendship 😉 This post roast, however? Well, let's just say a 3 lb beef roast and a couple of bottles of Guinness are on my grocery list! Oh, and there may be a feature in your immediate future! Thanks for linking up at Wicked Good Wednesdays!

      Reply
    12. Jim says

      December 06, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks for the recipe, can't wait to try it. Looks almost as nice as your Guinness burger. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      August 09, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Gorgeous photos! My husband would DIE if I made this for him!!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        August 13, 2014 at 2:18 pm

        Thank you so much Cathy. 🙂 Well he would definitely DIE happy, LOL!!

        Reply
    14. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      August 11, 2014 at 11:07 am

      I love to use Guinness to cook with, but I'm with you on not drinking it!! LOL. This pot roast sounds perfect for cooler weather - I can't wait to try it!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        August 13, 2014 at 1:57 pm

        LOL...cooler weather!! I'm sorry, I found that really funny. I don't think of Phoenix as EVER having cooler weather. 😉 Guinness and beef go together as well as Guinness and chocolate!!

        Reply

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