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Beef Beer Stew
A beef stew recipe made with stew beef, beer, herbs, and vegetables.
Servings 6 people
- 2 pounds stew beef cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons oil or part bacon drippings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 1 medium bay leaf
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounccondensed beef broth
- 1 can or bottle (12 ouncbeer
- 4 in medium carrots chopped 1-inch pieces
- 4 in medium to large potatoes cut 1-inch cubes
- 6 in small onions peeled and cut quarters
- salt or seasoned salt to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
In a skillet brown the meat in the hot oil. Add the herbs and seasonings, beef broth, and beer. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add the vegetables and continue cooking for 30 to 30 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender. Taste and add salt to taste.
In a small bowl or cup mix the flour and water until smooth; stir into the stew until hot and thickened.