Description
A hearty beef stew with a rich, savory beer-based sauce, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups dark beer
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, cook until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beer, beef broth, brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir well.
- Return beef to the pot, add thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use a dark beer for deeper flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef carbonnade, beer stew, hearty beef dish