Gravy Recipe With Onion and Guinness Stout Beer (2024)

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There's nothing quite like a hearty and flavorful gravy to take your favorite comfort foods to the next level, and this stout gravy recipe is no exception. Rich, velvety, and bursting with savory goodness, this gravy is the perfect accompaniment to everything from mashed potatoes to roasted meats. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

Use this to make Irish Bangers and Mash!

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With a base of dark, malty stout beer and slow-cooked onions, this stout gravy recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it an instant classic that's going to get your taste buds tingling!

You can make it with or without meat drippings so the prep is super easy and quick.

This is one of our favorites for a St. Patrick's Day celebration, but it's so unique, we make it on those nights when we just want something a little different.

So grab your apron and get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this mouthwatering stout gravy recipe.

Check out these tips on How To Freeze Gravy.

Why you'll love it

  • Can be made with or without drippings
  • Made in one pan
  • Unique flavor profile

Ingredients

Butter - salted butter worked just fine. You can use olive oil or a milk tasting oil like canola or vegetable. Unsalted butter can also work.

Onion - we like to use yellow onions for this recipe, but if you have white or red onions, that will also work.

All purpose flour - this is used to thicken the gravy. Feel free to try a gluten free thickener if needed.

Guinness Irish Stout Beer - this is what gives this stout gravy recipe its unique, intense flavor. If you find that Guinness beer is too strong for your liking, try a brown ale like New Castle or an amber beer like Shiner Bock. There are many different beers available in most grocery stores that you can experiment with.

Beef broth or beef stock - homemade, canned, or from the carton.

Kosher salt and black pepper - to taste.

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Equipment

Instructions

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Turn heat to medium and add sliced onions and cook until they are softened and turning golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over cooked onions and cook for 2-3 minutes (on medium heat) more to cook off the raw flour taste. Stir the mixture often to keep it from burning and ensuring it is well mixed.

Add beer to onion mixture, stirring up any caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir until well combined. Then pour in the beef broth and simmer onion gravy for 10 to 15 minutes allowing it to thicken and develop and cook off the alcohol.

Serve your stout gravy recipe with your favorite mashed potatoes and sausage!

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Kitchen tips

  • If you don't like or want to cook with beer, just replace it with more beef broth for a delicious savory gravy.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a vegetarian version.
  • Add a spring of fresh thyme or bay leaves before simmering.
  • Try a couple teaspoons of brown sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
  • Try a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce for added umami flavor.
  • If you have made the gravy and find the beer taste too strong, try adding brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and a splash of heavy cream.

Quick facts

Does beer gravy have alcohol?

This stout gravy recipe does contain alcohol due to the alcohol content of the beer. According to the USDA, about 40 percent of the alcohol remains after 15 minutes of cooking at 173 degrees F. If you can't have alcohol for any reason, omit it and replace with beef broth.

What other meats can be cooked with Guinness Stout beer?

While "Bangers" or sausages are the traditional dish to pair with stout gravy, you can add Guinness to other dishes like hearty soups and beef stews. In summertime, add a splash to your favorite chicken marinade to jazz up your next backyard barbecue!

How to store and reheat

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freeze in freezer safe containers for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best results.

Reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat.

Reheat in the microwave at 50 percent power.

What goes good with Stout Gravy?

  • Pork chops
  • Irish sausage
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Beef roast and red potatoes

More St. Patrick's day recipes

  • Guinness Beef Stew
  • Guinness Beer Dark Chocolate Beer Cake
  • Irish Soda Bread
  • Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes
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Gravy Recipe with Onion and Guinness Stout Beer

Recipe by Nikole Berg

Get Ready for a Guinness World Record of Flavor with this Stout Infused Gravy Recipe!

5 from 4 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Condiments

Cuisine American, Irish

Servings 8

Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 yellow or sweet onion medium or large
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • ½ cup Guinness Stout beer
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Melt 3 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

  • When butter melts, turn heat to medium and add sliced onions and cook until they are softened and turning golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoon flour over cooked onions and cook for 2-3 minutes (on medium heat) more to cook off the raw flour taste. Stir the mixture often to keep it from burning and ensuring it is well mixed.

  • Add ½ cup beer to onion mixture, stirring up any caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir until well combined. Then pour in the 1.5 cups beef broth and simmer onion gravy for 10 to 15 minutes allowing it to thicken and develop and cook off the alcohol.

Notes

If you don't like or want to cook with beer, just replace it with more beef broth for a delicious savory gravy.
Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a vegetarian version.
Add a spring of fresh thyme or bay leaves.
Try a couple teaspoons of brown sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
Try a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce for added umami flavor.
If you have made the gravy and find the beer taste too strong, try adding brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and a splash of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 131IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword 30 minutes or less, guinness stout, st. patrick's day food

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About Nikole Berg

Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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Comments

  1. Jean

    I sorta make the same although I’m from Scotland and we love our meat I usually wrap thin steak around the sausages , put in a frying pan until all sides are browned then pop into a casserole dish with the gravy cook in the oven for about 40mins ! Delish , you can buy ready made at the butchers here it’s called beef olives !

    Reply

    • Nikole Berg

      Sounds really good! I would love to go to Scotland one day and taste this dish!

      Reply

  2. Gary Villers

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    My daughter and took a trip to Ireland in June. We stayed in Donegal for one night. At dinner they had apple pork bangers on top of a pile of mash potatoes and Guinness brown gravy poured from the top to the bottom settling in the bottom in a large flat bowl.it was like nothing I had ever eaten. The gravy had the onions and juices. It was so savory. Ive been looking for a recipe and I think yours is the one Im going to try. thank you Gary

    Reply

    • Nikole Berg

      Sounds delish! This is my "American" version so I hope you like it. Aidell's makes a chicken and apple sausage (precooked tho) that is pretty tasty and might make a good stand in?

      Reply

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FAQs

What can you add to Guinness to make it taste better? ›

There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can mix with Guinness. Mix champagne for a bubbly finish, rum for a deep richness, or ginger beer for some spice.

What can I use instead of Guinness in a recipe? ›

Easy Substitutions

Use beef broth, chicken broth, mushroom stock, apple juice, apple cider, root beer, or co*ke instead of dark beer. With all of these ingredients, you want to be sure to replace the beer measure for measure to keep the liquid volume the same in your recipe.

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How do you make Guinness gravy less bitter? ›

Sweetness: I'm not talking about sugar. Naturally sweet ingredients, like onions, carrots, and tomato paste work to balance some of the bitterness. Ample cook time: Low, slow cooking for upwards of two-and-a-half hours also works to tame the bitterness.

What is the secret ingredient in Guinness beer? ›

For the past two centuries years, an obscure bit of fish product has been hiding in Guinness. Isinglass is a gelatin derived of fish bladders, usually taken from the sturgeon, that is used to filter and clarify the ale. It ensures the yeast separates from the liquid.

What does Guinness taste like when cooked? ›

"When you cook a Guinness, the alcohol tones down to a sweet sugar, but then you have the bitterness of the hops, so it's a sweet and sharp balance. The best of both worlds, but not too overpowering," he said. "When you're cooking with any other beer, the lingering taste just doesn't last with an ale.

Should you pour canned Guinness? ›

Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink. At home, you should let the can chill for at least 24 hours before pouring the contents of the can into a large glass in one smooth action.

Why does my Guinness taste bitter? ›

Isohumulones are the primary source of bitterness in Guinness and, generally speaking, in beers. The more humulone available during boiling, the more likely it is to isomerise and thus produce isohumulones.

Why is Guinness used in cooking? ›

Arguably Guinness works best with rich food, with the flavours enhanced by the roasted bitterness of the stout, and why it has become such a potent combination partner to certain foods, such as dark chocolate, oysters, and beef stew.

Which Guinness is best for cooking? ›

The flavors of beer intensify as the liquid reduces, so a hoppy beer will taste even hoppier if it's cooked for a long period of time, but because Guinness Draught is actually low in hops, it is ideal for reducing into sauces and glazes.

Can kids eat Guinness stew? ›

It's rich in collagen, high in protein and iron and a good source of Vitamin B12. You can't get a more comforting dish than this stew. 350g portion is appropriate for a healthy & active adult with a good appetite or two young kids to share.

What do you mix with Guinness stout? ›

Guinness Martini

Pour 50ml dark rum into a jug with a handful of ice and add 25ml cold espresso coffee, 25ml vodka, 25ml crème de cacao and 100ml stout. Stir with a long spoon until the outside of the jug feels cold then strain into 2 martini glasses and serve.

What is Guinness stout good for? ›

The health benefits of Guinness
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Do you drink Guinness beer warm or cold? ›

To start, brewers at Guinness suggest your beer be chilled to approximately 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is Guinness sauce made of? ›

Ingredients: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Water, Tomatoes, Guinness® Beer (7%), Barley Malt Vinegar, Molasses, Modified Maize Starch, Spices, Salt, Natural flavorings, Colors.

What is Guinness made out of? ›

Guinness is created using four key ingredients – roasted barley, malted barley, hops, yeast and water and doesn't contain caffeine. Does Guinness have dairy? Guinness is created using four key ingredients – roasted barley, malted barley, hops, yeast and water making Guinness dairy-free.

What is gravy in Ireland? ›

In British and Irish cuisine, as well as in the cuisines of Commonwealth countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand, the word gravy refers only to the meat-based sauce derived from meat juices, stock cubes or gravy granules. Use of the word "gravy" does not include other thickened sauces.

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