Slow-cooked and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this Crock Guinness Pot Roast is juicy and infused with deep, savory flavor. Made with simple ingredients and a rich Guinness-infused broth, this easy pot roast is perfect for cozy family dinners or a St. Patrick’s Day feast!
Other family dinner recipes like Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, Beef Tips Shepherd’s Pie, and Easy Baked Spaghetti are easy-to-make dishes that deliver big on flavor!
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Like my wildly popular Crock Pot Beef Roast, Guinness pot roast is slow cooker comfort food at its best. This cozy, easy roast recipe with a deep, savory sauce is my latest obsession combining minimal effort with maximum flavor.
Rich, Hearty & Full of Flavor – Here’s Why You’ll Love It
- This Crock Pot Guinness Beef Chuck Roast recipe is fall-apart tender and a brilliant solution using a chuck roast for busy weeknights and special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day.
- The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. I combine the ingredients in the morning, and by dinner, I’ve got a dish full of complex flavors and tender meat.
- It’s easy to customize it with your favorite veggies and fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, or a splash of Worcestershire sauce for even more depth.
Can I Make This Without Guinness?
Yes! You can substitute non-alcoholic beer or beef broth or mix broth with balsamic vinegar for depth.
Ingredients For Guinness Beef Pot Roast
- Chuck Roast: I used a 4-pound bone-in (boneless church roast also works)roast. You can also use a bottom-round roast or brisket.
- Guinness Stout: Adds rich and unique flavor while tenderizing the meat during slow cooking.
- Vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, and yellow onions are classic to any pot roast recipe.
- Seasonings: Garlic cloves (minced), kosher salt, and smoked black pepper. If you can’t find smoked black pepper, cracked black pepper can be used.
- Tomato Paste: I use concentrated tomato paste from the tube, and love its deep, rich flavor. You can also use regular tomato paste in the can if needed.
Variations And Substituations
- This recipe is great for adding extra vegetables such as mushrooms, parsnips, and turnips.
- Additional seasonings like bay leaves, fresh parsley, and mustard seeds (my favorite) are great to toss in.
- Add a mix of horseradish and Dijon mustard to this easy Guinness beef recipe to give it a spicy kick. Add it on top of the roast just before placing it in the crock pot.
How To Make Crock Pot Irish Beef Pot Roast
- Place sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add beef roast on top of onion and scatter carrots and potatoes around the sides.
- In a small bowl, add stout beer, tomato paste, and garlic. Mix well. Pour over the beef.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Set the temperature on low heat for 8 hours.
- When the beef is done, let it rest for 10 minutes, enhancing those bold flavors, then slice and serve with the beef stock from the pot.
Donya’s Tips For Making The Best Guinness Pot Roast
- Layer wisely – Place the onions on the bottom of the Crock Pot then add the beef chuck roast. Put the veggies around the side of the roast. This will keep them from getting mushy.
- Choose the right Irish stout beer – Use Guinness Draught for a milder flavor or Guinness Extra Stout for a drark beer with a more intense flavor profile.
- Rest the meat – Let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes after taking it out of the Crock Pot and slicing. This allows the juices to absorb back into the pot roast making those bold flavors even better.
Questions And Answers About This Recipe
Absolutely! Make the roast according to the instructions, then cool it and store it in the fridge. Reheat in a Dutch oven on the stovetop or oven.
I recommend cooking the boneless chuck roast on low for 8 hours for the most tender and flavorful results, but if you are short on time, you can cook it on high for 5 hours.
Yes, you sure can. Skim off the fat and pour the drippings into a sauté pan. Heat pan to medium-low or medium heat and reduce liquid by ⅓. And, if needed, thicken the gravy with a slurry made with two tablespoons of flour and ¼ cup of cold water. Whisk the slurry into the drippings and bring it up to a simmer to thicken. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Leftover roast makes terrific Roast Beef And Cheese Sandwiches.
a well-marbled chuck roast which is ideal for slow cooking as it becomes tender and juicy over time. Other suitable options include rump, round, and brisket cuts.
What To Serve With Chuck Roast
My favorite way to serve this fork-tender beef roast is with Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, and warm garlic rolls. It’s terrific to serve as a special meal for St. Patrick’s Day, with a baked potato bar, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Easy Beer Bread.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large onion – sliced thick
- 4 carrots – cut into chunks
- ¾ – 1 pound cubed potatoes
- 4 pound chuck roast (I used bone in)
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste (from a tube)
- 4 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Black Pepper (if you cannot find the blend I used, try any smoked pepper)
- 1 & ½ tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Place sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add beef roast on top of onion and scatter carrots, and potatoes around sides.
- In a small bowl, add Guinness stout, tomato paste, and garlic. Mix well. Pour over beef. Sprinkle over salt and pepper. Place lid on slow cooker. Set heat to low for 8 hours or 5 – 6 hours on high.
- When the beef is done, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with the beef stock from the pot.
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Notes
- This recipe is great for adding extra vegetables such as mushrooms, parsnips, and turnips.
- Additional seasonings like bay leaves, fresh parsley, and mustard seeds (my favorite) are great to toss in.
- Add a mix of horseradish and Dijon mustard to this easy Guinness beef recipe to give it a spicy kick. Add it on top of the roast just before placing it in the crock pot.
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I really think about corned beef on St. Pattys day. Can corned beef be subbed for pot roast?
This looks like a true winner. Will do all I can t find that special pepper. Glad you didn’t feature Corned Beef as it is not an Irish dish. It’s British. Do you get a little larger roast if you are buying bone-in? Keep the wind at your back!
It may not be an Irish dish (according to you) but it IS an Irish-American dish, therefore it IS an Irish dish on St. Patrick’s Day and any other day in America. 100% Irish family of 12 and 1 Irish- Hispanic and 1 Irish -Japanese.
Thanks so much for the outstanding rating!
~Donya
Update. I made your Irish Pot Roast and substituted apple juice for the beer and it was wonderful. There wasn’t any left and everyone raved about it. I was asked to give the them recipe and I gave them your web address and told them they could get it there and also look at all the other great recipes your site has. Thanks again for your great recipes. I’ve yet to not like anything I’ve tried.
Claudine, I am humbled and so thankful we’ve connected. Thank you so much for sharing these sweet words. WOW! I love how you put your own twist on the recipe. I am excited that you shared my site. I promise I’ll keep the recipes coming, and hope you’ll keep close and cooking with me.
XOXO,
~Donya
WOW! this roast looks wonderful. I will have to try this but as I don’t like beer nor do I ever have it on hand (there’s a long story about my aversion LOL!) , I’ll just have to find a substitute. I usually use apple juice for the beer. Anyway as usual, you have shared another phenominal recipe and I thank you! Please don’t think I am criticising your recipe, it’s just the beer, but everything else looks and sounds superb. Thank you again Donya for all the hard work you put into your blog. It’s one of my very favorite blogs I subscribe to.