Sure, here’s a simple and delicious Beer and Beef Crock Pot recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can (12 oz) beer (use your favorite type)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and brown the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced carrots and celery to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the beer, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- If you want a thicker sauce, mix the flour with a little water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your Beer and Beef Crock Pot!