Irene's Beer Stew Recipe

Name: Irene's Beer Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 325F.
4
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
5
Pat beef dry and toss with flour mixture.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Season stew with salt and pepper.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb onions, sliced, About 1/2 cup canola oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Irene's Beer Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Irene's Beer Stew

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