Beef and Beer Stew

This beef and beer stew is made with condensed beef broth, beer, and seasonings. Serve this beef and beer with warm crusty bread or rolls and mashed potatoes or noodles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients:

3 pounds beef lean pot roast, boneless, cut in 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onions
3 tablespoons flour
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth
12 ounces beer
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Instructions:

In Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan, heat butter and oil. Add meat and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside. Add onions to pan and cook until slightly browned. Stir in flour and cook until browned. Stir in beef broth, bouillon cubes, beer, brown sugar and seasonings. Return meat to pan, cover tightly and simmer for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Stir occasionally and add water as needed.

Serve plain or over hot cooked noodles or rice.

Serves 6.