Slow Cooker Beef and Beer Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef and Beer Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) braising steak or brisket, cubed; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 2 celery sticks; 3 carrots; 1 cup (145g) bacon lardons; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 beef stock cubes; 1 tbsp whole Dijon mustard; 2 tsp tomato paste; ¾ cup (180ml) Belgian beer such as Leffe Brune; fresh thyme leaves

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
656 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Belgian

Slow Cooker Beef and Beer Stew

Shawn Wheeler

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This Slow Cooker Beef and Beer Stew is rich, delicious and super comforting. Inspired by the Belgian stew Carbonnade and simplified to make in your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs (900g) braising steak or brisket, cubed
salt and pepper , to season the beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 shallots , diced
3 garlic cloves , sliced
2 celery sticks
3 carrots , sliced
1 cup (145g) bacon lardons
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 beef stock cubes , crumbled
1 tbsp whole Dijon mustard
2 tsp tomato paste
¾ cup (180ml) Belgian beer such as Leffe Brune
fresh thyme leaves to garnish

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Instructions

Season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the beef, in batches, for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
Transfer the meat to a bowl and add a splash of beer to deglaze the pan. Scrape any browned crispy bits loose and add the pan juices to the beef.
Put the onions, garlic, celery, carrots, bacon, salt, sugar, bay leaves, mustard, tomato paste and red wine vinegar to your slow cooker.
Add the browned beef and any juices and top with the beer. Cover and cook for 8 hours on LOW or 6 hours on the HIGH setting.
Discard the celery and bay leaves.Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with the thyme.
Serve with fries or over mash or boiled potatoes with crusty bread on the side and Belgian beer of course!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 656kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 1334mg (56%) Potassium 1001mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 7786IU (156%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 656 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	656kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	41g	82%
Fat	46g	71%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Trans Fat	3g	150%
Cholesterol	161mg	54%
Sodium	1334mg	56%
Potassium	1001mg	21%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	7786IU	156%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	89mg	9%
Iron	5mg	28%