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Beer-Braised Beef

Beer-Braised Beef

Tender beer-braised beef stew with caramelized onions in dark Belgian ale. Easy slow-cooked recipe for a cozy, impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg beef steak or chuck roast cut for slow cooking
  • 4 onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 4 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon, chervil)
  • 400 ml dark Belgian beer like Chimay Grande Réserve
  • 1 tbsp oil for searing
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • a bit extra water if needed

Equipment

  • Heavy oven-safe pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. Chop the beef into thick, 2-inch chunks and slice the onions thinly.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy oven-safe pot over high heat, pat the beef dry, season with salt, and sear in batches.
  4. Set the browned beef aside on a plate.
  5. Add butter to the pot, lower the heat, and cook the onions slowly for about 15 minutes until caramelized.
  6. Return the beef to the pot, sprinkle with toasted flour, and stir well.
  7. Layer the beef, onions, and fresh herbs in the pot.
  8. Pour in vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  9. Gently pour in the dark beer to just cover the ingredients and add water if needed.
  10. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven for 3 hours.
  11. After cooking, remove the pot from the oven and stir gently, then serve with fresh herbs and capers on top.
  12. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy fries, or polenta for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare a day ahead and let it rest in the fridge to deepen the flavors. Leftovers are great and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop for best results.
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