Beef and Ale Stew
By Al.E
Ingredients
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- olive oil
- 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour
- 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 3 bay leaves
- 500g diced stewing beef
- 500ml ale, Guiness or stout
Details
servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 200mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Put a casserole pan on a medium heat and add the vegetables and herbs with some olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the meat and flour (no need to brown the meat first), together with the ale and tomatoes. Season and stir well,
Step 3
Bring to the boil, put the lid on and simmer for 3 hours [or cook for the same amount of time in an oven preheated to 200oC]
Step 4
Remove the lid for the final 30 minutes.
For chicken stew - replace the beef, ale and bay leaves with 500g diced boneless/skinless chicken thighs, 3 sprigs of thyme and 500ml of white wine. Cook for 1 and a half hours.
For lamb stew - replace the beef, ale and bay leaves with 500g diced stewing lamb, 3 sprigs of rosemary and 500ml of red wine. Cook for 2 and a half hours.
For pork stew - replace the beef, ale and bay leaves wtih 500g diced stewing pork, 3 sprigs of sage and 500ml medium dry cider. Cook for 2 and a half hours.
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