Beef In Ale With Cheese Cobbler Recipe

Name: Beef In Ale With Cheese Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Makes: 6 servings; Preparation time: about 2 hours; For the casserole:; 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 11/2 lb (680 g) beef chuck or round, cut into cubes; 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 11/2 cups (375 mL) ale: one 12-ounce bottle Irish ale; 2 cups (500 mL) homemade beef stock or canned low-sodium beef broth; 1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce; 1 sprig fresh thyme; For the cobbler:; Scant 2 cups (500 mL) flour; 21/2 tsp (22 mL) baking powder; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tbsp (50 mL) cold, unsalted butter; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Kerrygold Dubliner or Cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Tabasco sauce; 1/2-2/3 cups (125 to 150 mL) water; 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk for brushing tops

Servings: persons

Makes: 6 servings
Preparation time: about 2 hours
For the casserole:
2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
11/2 lb (680 g) beef chuck or round, cut into cubes
2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
11/2 cups (375 mL) ale: one 12-ounce bottle Irish ale
2 cups (500 mL) homemade beef stock or canned low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme
For the cobbler:
Scant 2 cups (500 mL) flour
21/2 tsp (22 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp (50 mL) cold, unsalted butter
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Kerrygold Dubliner or Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Tabasco sauce
1/2-2/3 cups (125 to 150 mL) water
1 tbsp (15 mL) milk for brushing tops

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1. To make the casserole, in a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge the beef in the flour mixture and set aside.
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2. In a large (12-inch/30-cm) ovenproof skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft but not browned. Add the beef and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Add the carrots and celery and stir to coat. Stir in the ale, stock or broth, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
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3. Uncover and cook for 15-20 minutes longer, or until the meat and vegetables are tender and the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from the heat (remove thyme stems if they are bare and float to the top of beef mixture.)
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4. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
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5. Meanwhile, to make the cobbler, sift the flour, baking powder, salt and mustard into a food processor. Season with pepper. Chop the butter into small pieces and add, pulsing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cheese, Tabasco, and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water. Process for 8-10 seconds, or until a soft dough forms. Add more water, if necessary. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll it out to 1/2-inch (1.5-cm) thickness. With a 3-inch (7.5-cm) round cookie cutter, cut out 7-8 rounds; reroll and cut out more rounds to make 12. Arrange on top of the meat mixture, overlapping in a decorative pattern. Brush the tops of the cobbler with the milk.
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6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden and the mixture is bubbling. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

1910

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

Carbs

173

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Makes: 6 servings, Preparation time: about 2 hours, For the casserole:, 2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Beef In Ale With Cheese Cobbler falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Beef In Ale With Cheese Cobbler

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