Braised Beef In Stout Recipe

Name: Braised Beef In Stout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg chuck steaks; 25 g butter; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon brandy; 600 ml stout beer; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 sprigs rosemary; 1 teaspoon vegemite; 500 g baby carrots; 500 g eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 mushrooms, medium sized; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 1 sprig basil; rind of half a lemon, shredded; 6 kalamata olives

Servings: persons

1 1/4 kg chuck steaks
25 g butter
2 tablespoons oil
3 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon brandy
600 ml stout beer
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
1 teaspoon vegemite
500 g baby carrots
500 g eggplants, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 mushrooms, medium sized
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 sprig basil
rind of half a lemon, shredded
6 kalamata olives

1
Cut the steaks into 5 x 7cm pieces.
2
Heat the butter and oil in a large casserole dish or pot.
3
Add the beef and fry until well browned. It is OK if the bottom of the pan gets brown and sticky, but dont let it burn.
4
Add the onions and cook until beginning to soften. You will see the brown sticky stuff at the bottom of the pan start to dissolve and come away.
5
Add the brandy.
6
Add the Stout beer, Vegemite (dissolved in a little water) sprigs of thyme and rosemary, carrots, eggplant, and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Bring to the boil and cook very gently for about 3 hours, until the meat is very tender. Add the whole mushrooms for the last 30 minutes.
8
remove the sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
9
Mix the chopped basil and lemon rind together and sprinkle over the top.
10
Scatter over the olives and garnish with the basil sprig.
11
Serve with crusty bread or mashed potato.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 kg chuck steaks, 25 g butter, 2 tablespoons oil, 3 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef In Stout 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.

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Braised Beef In Stout

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