Slow Cooker Beef and Beer

"This stew is delicious served over mashed potatoes to sop up the gravy. If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook it in a 325 degree F oven for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Slow, gentle cooking is what makes this so good!"
 
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Ready In:
9hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cut the beef into 1-1/2" cubes.
  • In a large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the bacon to the skillet and fry until it starts to crisp.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker and drain the fat from the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat.
  • Fry the carrots, onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the beer, stirring and scraping up any brown bits; scrape into the slow cooker.
  • Add the beef broth and tomato paste to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  • Skim the fat from the liquid.
  • Whisk the flour with 1/4 cup cold water, then whisk the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the parsley.

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  1. This recipe is the perfect size for empty nesters - 2 tasty meals for 2 people! I've made this stew several times since the recipe was published in the March 2007 issue of Canadian Living magazine. Thanx for posting Irmgard - now I can leave my magazine in the hospital waiting room!
     
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