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"Boyfriend" Beer Stew

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Beef Stew
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PhoebeLapine's Notes: The first time I cooked for my (now) boyfriend, I made this stew. I'm not going to make any long term promises, but the words beef & beer, said together, should get him pretty excited, and...
The first time I cooked for my (now) boyfriend, I made this stew. I'm not going to make any long term promises, but the words beef & beer, said together, should get him pretty excited, and the taste will likely keep him in your arms for the night, if not longer. Serve alongside semi-sweet potato mash (pictured).

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Serves 2

1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1/2 inch chunks Ask a question about this ingredient

2 sweet onions, sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

3 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 tablespoon brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup beef broth Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup dark beer Ask a question about this ingredient

3 sprigs thyme, tied together Ask a question about this ingredient

1 bay leaf Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
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Pat the beef dry with several dish towels. Season with salt and pepper. Coat a large dutch oven with a thin layer of olive oil and brown the beef in batches over high heat, making sure not to crowd the pot. Set aside.
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Add the onions to the pot and saute in the leftover oil, making sure to scrape up any brown bits leftover from the beef, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and the sugar, season with salt and pepper, and saute for an additional two minutes.
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Return the beef to the pot, and pour the broth and the beer over the top. Add the thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer, then cover, and cook in the oven for 2 and a half hours, or until the meat is fully tender.
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Taste for seasoning, and serve alongside egg noodles or a simple potato mash.
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1 Comment on "Boyfriend" Beer Stew

chef lew added 6 months ago

I made this a couple weeks ago and added to the recipe some red pepper and extra garlic. It's a fine dish and I am making it again tomorrow night for company. Easy, quick and mighty tasty.