Dark Beer and Beef Stew Recipe
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Servings 4 serves
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
Dark Beer Beef Stew
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 ½ lb beef round, cubed
- Large pinch sea salt
- Large pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large russet potatoes, cleaned and diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 large onions, diced
- 4-5 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 large leek, trimmed and diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz dark stout beer
- 2-3 cups tap water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until sizzling. Toss the beef in the sea salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes on all sides, transferring to a plate as you go.
- When all the beef is seared, add the potatoes and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned. Add the onions and stir, then lightly deglaze the pan with a splash (or two) of the beer. Add the carrots, leek and garlic and stir until the garlic is lightly cooked and fragrant, then add the rest of the beer. Cook until the alcohol smell has dissipated, then add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced and thick, about two hours. Serve hot.
Notes
Black Pepper-Sour Cream Biscuits
Makes about 6 biscuits
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
½ cup sour cream
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Preheat the oven to 350*F. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the sour cream and mix until combined. Using a tablespoon, drop the biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet (or one layered with parchment paper) and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Makes about 6 biscuits
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
½ cup sour cream
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Preheat the oven to 350*F. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the sour cream and mix until combined. Using a tablespoon, drop the biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet (or one layered with parchment paper) and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.