Sundays are for family, fun and good dinners. Dinners that require a little extra work, a little extra time in the kitchen and a little extra love. Cooking on Sunday is comforting and relaxing. It’s good for the soul so I did just that.
I don’t know about you but my family loves a good Beef Stew. What’s not to love? My most favorite part is the potatoes mashed right into that thick rich flavorful gravy which I usually eat with a spoon. Sometimes I lose my self control and clean up the plate with a chunk of bread just to be certain that nothing was left behind. It’s good like that.
Unlike most of the beef stews out there I like to coat the chunks of meat with flour first. You’ll end up getting thicker better sauce. And let’s talk about the smell of onion, garlic and herbs sautéing in some butter. Seriously, is there anything that smells better that? Using beer in a stew is genius. For this recipe I used Brown Ale and a little red wine for some sophistication and flavor. Don’t worry about the alcohol as it cooks out leaving you with once again rich velvety thick sauce.
I wish I could explain how delicious it tastes but you’ll just have to make it for yourself.
Oh and this is an absolute husband approved dinner. I am always feeding mine something healthy, trying to get him to eat more veggies and sneaking salads into his lunch box so this was a total treat…. for the both of us. 🙂
Make it a great week friends.
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Serves: 4
- 1 lb chuck stew meat
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 celery sticks, chopped into ½ inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 12oz bottle Brown Ale
- 2 tbsp good quality red wine
- 1 chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 5-6 large yellow potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or a heavy bottom pot.
- Season the stew meat generously with salt and pepper. Coat with flour and brown in the pot about a minute on each side. Don't overcrowd the pot or the meat will stew not brown. Remove and set aside on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the meat.
- To the same pot add butter, onion, garlic and rosemary. Saute until onion begins to get soft and translucent.
- Pour in beer scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan. Return meat to the pot, add carrots, celery, chicken bouillon and wine. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 min.
- Add potatoes, fresh parsley and taste for salt. Add water if necessary. I added about ½ cup.
- Cook for another 60 minutes on low and slow. Once again taste for salt, adjust as needed.
- Enjoy.
This looks like the perfect Sunday dinner, Kathy! I love cooking on Sundays, and I definitely love to make comfort meals like this. Pinned!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted..{Skinny} Red Velvet Truffles
I’m with you on coating good old fashioned stews with seasoned flour first too, makes all the difference with just a little hint of thickening & texture improvement. This recipe may be tried tested & probably old as the hills, but it never fails to succeed.
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Oh my, I’m already waiting for the chuck to go on sale. This will be on the top of the list.
I hope it goes on sale for you soon Dottie 🙂 I would love for you to try this recipe.
Yum! This is proper comfort food. My husband is going to be so happy when I make this for him. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh Dannii I hope your hubby enjoys it. I know he will. Mine loved it 🙂
Getting ready to whip up some beef stew myself this week. Comfort food at it’s finest! Looks perfect!
Pinned.
Happy Monday.
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Thanks Melanie 🙂
Sundays are totally for soups and stews! We must think alike, because I made a soup last night. I love beef stew! I’ve never made it with brown ale though, I bet it gives it great flavor!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely recently posted..Five Things for Friday
You will really like it with brown ale. It adds so much flavor. Shawn will like it too. It’s an absolute man meal 🙂
This definitely looks like the perfect Sunday dinner. I love a good beef stew, my husband would absolutely love this! Definitely need to try this out!
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Your hubby will be happy. This is an absolute man meal 🙂
Love whipping up treats and meals on Sundays’ 🙂 This stew looks like the perfect Sunday meal. The brown ale sounds awesome in here!
I’m with you Kelly. I enjoy cooking on Sundays so much more
My dad used to make BEEF STEW – wait, he still does, lol, but I don’t live at home anymore – and man it’s sooo good!!! The meat just MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH!! MMMMMM! 🙂 Requesting it when I go home for sure!
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Mmmm that looks like a big bowl of comfort right there! Love the tip about coating your meat in flour first… didn’t know that trick!
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Kathy, this is seriously amazing–comfort food in ever sense of the word! We also had a beef stew on Sunday–whenever fall hits I crave big bowls of comforting stuff like this beauty!
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Definitely looks like husband-pleasing dinner, Kathy! Love putting beer in my chili but I’ve never tried in a stew before, sounds amazing 🙂
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Sunning photos! I really want a bowl right now!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! recently posted..Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars
This looks so hearty and delicious, and I love that you added brown ale and red wine — nice flavors! Coating the meat in flour sounds like an excellent idea. Pinned! 🙂
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These look beyond words good! Yummy!!
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I honestly don’t think I’ve ever really had a big sunday supper, but it sounds like so much fun and now I think I need to plan one! This beef stew looks like the perfect comfort food and a great way to get people together over an awesome meal 🙂
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You know my cooking has improved dramatically in the 8 years I’ve been married and had kids. But I have yet to nail the beef stew. Maybe it’s the brown ale I’m missing? I’m hoping that’s the magic key here because I need some serious help. I want to enjoy a good beef stew and made one on Sunday but was disappointed with the results. I’m eager to try yours =)
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My fiancé would be all over this stew! The flavours sound great and it looks really good!
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You must have read my mind….my husband has been begging me to make a stew just like this one! I’ve never cooked anything like it and have been intimidated to work with this kind of meat. You make it look so easy and I’m excited to show this recipe to the hubby! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
PS I have that same black and white towel…love seeing what others use for props. 🙂
Tina @ Tina’s Chic Corner recently posted..Chicken And Rice Enchilada Casserole
I love comfort food like this.. it is just so delicious.. I can eat this all day everyday… Love it ! 🙂
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Love a great comfort dish like this!! Can’t wait to try it!
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