Beef stew with ale
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2½ | pounds | Chuck steak |
| 3 | tablespoons | Oil |
| 4 | larges | Onions, chopped |
| 2 | cloves | Garlic, crushed |
| 1 | tablespoon | Prepared mustard |
| 2 | tablespoons | Flour |
| 1½ | cup | Ale |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 2 | Sprigs parsley | |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Peppercorns |
| ½ | teaspoon | Thyme |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Sugar |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Grated nutmeg |
Directions
1>. Preheat oven to 350 deg.F. Trim beef and brown in a skilet in hot oil. 2>. Transfer beef to a casserole and brown onions in oil. Add garlic, mustard, and flour. Stir in ale and add the bouquet garni ingredients, tying them in a small piece of cheesecloth. Add salt, sugar, and nutmeg. 3>. Pour sauce over browned beef. Cover casserole and place in the oven for 2 hours.