SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW WITH MAPLE AND STOUT
This super-simple beef stew features spoon-tender chunks of beef and a sauce that gets a deep, dark flavor from stout beer and maple syrup. The recipe calls for carrots, parsnips and potatoes, but feel free to swap in similar quantities of other root vegetables, like turnips and rutabaga, cut into large pieces. But do make sure to avoid precut stew meat from the grocery store, which is often unreliable and cut too small. A chuck roast that you cut yourself is a far better option. You can also make this on the stovetop or in the oven: Season the meat with salt, then sear it in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over high heat in a Dutch oven. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine, cover and simmer on low (or in a 325-degree oven) for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is very tender and move on to step 2.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 10h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, herbs, beef, beer, maple syrup, garlic, onion and garlic powders and 1 teaspoon vinegar in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper. Mix well to combine (feel free to use your hands). Cook on low until the meat and vegetables are very tender, 10 to 12 hours, stirring the stew once if possible; this helps the beef and vegetables cook more evenly, but if it's not possible, it will be fine.
- Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you like. Serve in shallow bowls with the meat, vegetables and some sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 866 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jennifer Hall
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a slow cooker. Is there any way to make this stew on the stovetop or in the oven?
Murad Qureshi
[email protected]This stew was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.
Almaw Getu
[email protected]Overall, I thought this stew was just okay. The flavors were good, but the texture was a bit off. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Osman Sow
[email protected]The vegetables were a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking them for less time or adding them to the stew later.
Annette Bakeley
[email protected]The beef was a bit tough. I would recommend cooking it for longer or using a more tender cut of meat.
Rabnawazkhokhar Rabnawaz
[email protected]The stew was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid or using a cornstarch slurry to thin it out.
Mlungisi Mazibuko
[email protected]The stout flavor was a bit too strong for me. I would recommend using a milder beer or omitting it altogether.
Seth Morladza
[email protected]This stew was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less maple syrup or omitting it altogether.
Janina Kida
[email protected]I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavors and the tenderness of the beef. I will definitely be making this again.
Jjjj Sorry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I highly recommend this recipe.
SRABON King
[email protected]This stew was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Katalina Argabrite
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the maple and stout complemented each other in this stew. The result was a rich and complex flavor that was both sweet and savory. The beef was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.
Subash Poudel
[email protected]This slow-cooker beef stew with maple and stout was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was incredibly harmonious, with the sweetness of the maple perfectly balancing the bitterness of the stout. The beef was fall-apart tender and the veg