IRENE'S BEER STEW

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Provided by Irene D. Andersen

Categories     Beer     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Braise     Sauté     Stew     Spring     Thyme     Gourmet     Massachusetts

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 lb onions, sliced
About 1/2 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3-lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 to 2 (12-oz) bottles of beer (not dark)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: cooked potatoes, rice, or noodles

Steps:

  • Cook onions in 2 tablespoons oil in a 6- to 8-quart ovenproof heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat beef dry and toss with flour mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in batches, adding as browned to onions and adding more oil to skillet as necessary.
  • Add soy, Worcestershire, and steak sauces, bay leaves, thyme, and enough beer to pot to just cover beef and onions, then bring to a simmer. Cover pot and braise stew in middle of oven, stirring in brown sugar after about an hour if desired, until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Season stew with salt and pepper.

Sandid Hasan
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Damir Ubishev
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I found the recipe to be inaccurate. The stew did not turn out as described.


james adumu
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Fattin Purez
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Overall, I found the recipe to be a bit disappointing. The stew was bland and lacked flavor.


ian smith
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I found the stew to be a bit too sweet. I would recommend using less brown sugar or omitting it altogether.


Nakzar Ullah
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The stew was a bit too watery for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of liquid or cooking it for a longer period of time.


Opone Chukwunwike
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I found the stew to be a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


puskar bam
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This stew was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs.


Rose Ish
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The recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Kame
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This stew was easy to make and tasted delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful.


Mohamed Rifakath
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. I like to use a variety of beers to give it different flavors.


Zado Jokhio
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful stew. The beer adds a nice touch of flavor.


Qaadir Ahmed
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My first attempt at cooking this was a success. My husband loved it, too. Will definitely try it again with different types of beer.


Yoowan Pradhan
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The beer stew was delicious! I have made it several times since I found the recipe.


Josphine Kangeha
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This stew was easy to make and tasted great. I used a dark beer and added some extra vegetables. It was perfect for a cold winter night.


Rayhan Hasan
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This beer stew was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The beer added a delicious depth of flavor to the stew. I will definitely be making this again!