Slow Cooker Beer Braised Beef Stew
Calories: 24
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings
Description
This slow cooker beer braised beef stew is made with tender beef chuck, carrots, and potatoes in a rich, savory beer gravy. Brown the beef first for extra flavor, then let the slow cooker do the rest until the beef is fork-tender.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lbs) Beef chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 4 tbsp (¼ cup) All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 240 ml (1 cup) Beer lager or mild ale
- 240 ml (1 cup) Beef broth
- 2 Bay leaves
- 3 medium carrots cut into large pieces
- 500 g (l lb) Potatoes cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the beef – Pat the beef dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with the flour until lightly coated.1 kg Beef chuck, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- Brown the beef – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.2 tbsp Olive oil
- Sauté the aromatics – In the same skillet, add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.1 large Onion, 4 large Garlic cloves
- Build the sauce – Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and thyme.2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Brown sugar, 1 tsp Sweet paprika, 1 tsp Dried thyme
- Deglaze – Pour in the beer and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.240 ml Beer
- Assemble – Add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker with the beef. Pour the beer mixture over everything. Add the beef broth and bay leaves.240 ml Beef broth, 3 medium carrots, 500 g Potatoes, 2 Bay leaves
- Slow cook – Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish – Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the gravy is too thin, leave the slow cooker uncovered on HIGH to reduce slightly. Garnish with parsley and serve.2 tbsp Fresh parsley
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