Two bottles of ale give this comforting beef stew a rich and hearty flavour.
Directions for: Beer-Braised Beef Stew
Ingredients
5 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
2 onions, chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 (12-oz) bottles of ale
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 bay leaf
1 lb(s) beets, peeled and halved
1 lb(s) brussels sprouts
1 lb(s) carrots, chopped
1 lb(s) parsnips, chopped
1 lb(s) small red potatoes, halved
Directions
1. Season the beef with some salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well-browned on all sides. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned. Add the beef broth, ale, soy sauce and bay leaf. Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is starting to get tender and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add the beets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips and red potatoes, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 more hour. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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