Beer And Beef Crock Pot Recipe

Tender, fall-apart beef simmered in rich beer gravy! This hearty crock pot stew is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a weekend gathering. Enjoy it with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or your favorite vegetables. We've experimented with various beers – light, dark, even sweet – and it always turns out delicious! Plus, it freezes beautifully for future meals.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 1055.1 kcal
Protein 131g
Rating 3.6 (20 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer And Beef Crock Pot

  • 12 ounces beer
  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons (optional) for thickening
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)

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How to Make Beer And Beef Crock Pot

  1. Add 12 ounces of beer to your crock pot. Set the crock pot to high.
  2. Cut 2 pounds of beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes. Toss the beef cubes in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Brown the beef in 2 tablespoons of butter, working in batches if necessary.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.
  4. In the same pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and cook until softened. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of tomato puree, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional).
  5. Add the onion mixture, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the crock pot.
  6. Turn the crock pot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
  7. (Optional) For a thicker sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Increase the crock pot setting to high for the last 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

153g

Carbs

7g