Beef Stew with Ale

Name: Beef Stew with Ale
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 large onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves crushed; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 cups pale ale; 1 each bay leaves; 2 each parsley sprigs; 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves crushed
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 cups pale ale
1 each bay leaves
2 each parsley sprigs
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2

Trim beef and brown in a skilet in hot oil.
3

Transfer beef to a casserole and brown onions in oil.
4

Add garlic, mustard, and flour.
5

Stir in ale and add the bouquet garni ingredients, tying them in a small piece of cheesecloth.
6

Add salt, sugar, and nutmeg.
7

Pour sauce over browned beef.
8

Cover casserole and place in the oven for 2 hours.