Beef Braised in Beer Recipe

Name: Beef Braised in Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons flour; 3 lbs braising steak, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 ounces unsalted butter; 4 slices thick smoked streaky bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 4 onions, thinly sliced; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 34 pints Guinness stout; 12 stoned ready to eat prunes; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons flour
3 lbs braising steak, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 ounces unsalted butter
4 slices thick smoked streaky bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice
4 onions, thinly sliced
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 34 pints Guinness stout
12 stoned ready to eat prunes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1
Preheat oven to 300*F.
2
Put the flour into a large plastic bag, add the meat a few pieces at a time and shake to coat.
3
Meanwhile, melt half the butter in a large flameprrof caserole and fry the meat in batches until browned and crusty.
4
Remove the meat and set aside.
5
Add the remaining butter to the pan and fry the bacon until crisp.
6
Add the onions, thyme ad bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until softened.
7
Tip in any flour remaining in the bag and sir well, scraping the base of the pan.
8
Increase the heat and pour in the Guinness, stirring well, again scraping the base of the pan.
9
Return the beef to the pan and stir in the prunes, vinegar and sugar.
10
Season well, bring to a boil, cover then bake in the oven for 4 hours.
11
Stir in the Dijon mustard and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
12
Serve with dumplings.
13
(See my recipe for Classic English Suet Dumplings).

1304

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons flour, 3 lbs braising steak, cut into 2 inch pieces, 2 ounces unsalted butter, 4 slices thick smoked streaky bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Beef Braised in Beer falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Braised in Beer

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