Beer-Braised Beef

Name: Beer-Braised Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 bacon strips, diced; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; Hot cooked noodles

“I modified the ingredients in this main dish to suit my family,” notes Geri Faustich of Appleton, Wisconsin. “It’s quick to put together in the morning, and at the end of the day, all we do is cook the noodles and eat!” TIP: “This recipe can be doubled or tripled, which I often do when we’re spending time at the cottage with two other families.”

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked noodles

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, discarding drippings. Sprinkle beef with pepper and salt. In the same skillet, brown beef in oil in batches; drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the bacon, onion, garlic and bay leaf. In a small bowl, combine the beer, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Pour over beef mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 5-1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.
In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Serve beef with noodles. Freeze option: After discarding bay leaf, freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup (calculated without noodles): 246 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Stewed Beef Noodles in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006

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pastiepie

Sep 22, 2014

I cooked in the oven and made the gravy on the stove. Loved it :)
stacienbob

Aug 22, 2012

strong beer flavor, very tender meat, won't make it again
damoida

Feb 18, 2012

My Boyfriend LOVED this dish and he's picky. This one's a keeper.
stephaniebluth

Jul 28, 2011

I used a wheat beer and it added a mellow flavor but could use more heat or spice for the next time
logansmom8

Jul 22, 2011

It was not bad but the beer flavor was really strong. Not a flavorful as I had imagined
palmki

Oct 25, 2010

This was wonderful. I used a light domestic beer. And I mixed the finished beef mixture with buttered noodles. I do recommend making this the day before it is served. The flavors are much better. I will make this again.
momtomatt

Sep 21, 2010

This was very good, but I thought the beer taste was overwhelming. Next time I will make it without the beer and substitute beef stock and a little red wine.
momtomatt

Sep 21, 2010

This was very good, but I thought the beer taste was overwhelming. Next time I will make it without the beef and substitute beef stock and a little red wine.
firethistle

Sep 14, 2010

So good!
firethistle

Sep 14, 2010

My family loves this recipe and requests it over and over. I usually double the beef, but only use one can of beer. It's always yummy. I'm making it tonight and the smell is amazing drifting through the house!