BEER-BRAISED BEEF
Turning a tough cut of meat into a hearty, succulent meal involves only a couple of hours of slow simmering. Many recipes call for a simple stock or red wine, which not only braises the meat but also imparts a flavor and, in turn, thickens and reduces into the perfect accompanying sauce. This recipe uses Belgian-style ale, which enhances the simple, earthy taste of the beef and saut;ed onions. Serve with small boiled new potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust rack to bottom third of oven, and preheat to 325 degrees. In a medium-large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; set aside.
- Season beef with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot, and raise heat to medium high. Working in batches, brown meat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. As each batch is browned, transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
- If necessary, add remaining tablespoon oil. Lower heat to medium. Add onions, and deglaze with about 2 tablespoons ale, scraping any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onions, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add remaining ale, and bring to a boil, scraping any remaining browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon.
- Tie thyme, parsley, and bay leaves in a bundle with a piece of kitchen twine. Add to onions. Return bacon and beef to pan, pushing beef down into liquid. (The liquid will not completely cover beef). Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until beef is fork-tender, about 2 hours. Remove herb bundle, and discard. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Serve hot.
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Muhammad Sanullah
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made in the slow cooker. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Sethu Zakwe
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The beef is so tender and flavorful.
John Sears
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really bland.
amy kok
[email protected]I served this dish with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was a perfect meal.
Beautifull GB
[email protected]I used a dark beer in this recipe and it gave the dish a rich, almost chocolatey flavor.
Thuli Shawe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beer, but I loved this dish. The beer flavor was subtle and it didn't overpower the beef.
YUNG MAL
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Naimat Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.
Gemma Morris
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. My husband and I both loved it.
Ramugondo Pfano
[email protected]The beef was a little tough, but the sauce was amazing.
Man Utd
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.
Lewis Bahati
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Md Anam Khan
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and the sauce was delicious.
Sukurat Adekola
[email protected]This beer-braised beef is fall-apart tender and packed with flavor. The beer and spices create a rich and savory sauce that is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.