Beer And Beef Stew

Name: Beer And Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings; 1/4 cup flour; 2 lbs stew beef cut into 1-inch cubes (chuck roast works well); 1 tsp salt; Fresh black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh oregano; 1 tbsp fresh tarragon; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp cumin; 3 cups beef broth; 1 bottle stout beer; 4 medium parsnips, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces; 1 large white onion (about 1 1/4 cups), peeled and diced; 1 lb white potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or bacon drippings
1/4 cup flour
2 lbs stew beef cut into 1-inch cubes (chuck roast works well)
1 tsp salt
Fresh black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1 tbsp fresh tarragon
1 bay leaf
2 tsp cumin
3 cups beef broth
1 bottle stout beer
4 medium parsnips, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
1 large white onion (about 1 1/4 cups), peeled and diced
1 lb white potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces

Directions

1

Melt butter in a medium stock pot over medium heat.
2

Add flour and stir constantly for about one minute, until roux turns light brown.
3

Add beef, herbs and seasonings, broth and beer and stir to combine.
4

Simmer on medium-low, covered, for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
5

Add vegetables and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
6

Taste and season with salt and pepper.