Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager

(Recipe courtesy of Tori Ritchie, Cabin Cooking, Time-Life Books, 1998)

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Cook Time:
2 hr 35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 35 min
Total:: 2 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces/60 milliliters) vegetable oil
2 1/2 (1.25 kilogram) beef stew meat, preferably chuck, cut into 1-inch (2.5 centimeter) chunks
1 1/2 pound (750 grams) yellow onions, sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 carrots, sliced
1 bottle (12 fluid ounces/375 milliliters) good-quality amber lager or pale ale
1 cup (8 fluid ounces/250 milliliters) beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and ground pepper

Directions

In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, brown the meat well on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to keep the meat from scorching. Transfer the browned meat to a plate and repeat until all the meat is browned.

Add the onions and butter to the pot and stir over high heat until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle in the sugar. Continue to cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the flour, thyme and carrots and raise the heat to high. Stir for 1 minute, then pour in the lager or ale, letting it come to a vigorous boil. Stir in the broth and tomato paste and return to a boil.

Return the meat and any accumulated juices on the plate to the pot, let the liquid come just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender when pierced and the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on warmed individual plates.

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recipe Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager
Christine Portland, OR 02-19-2008
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I selected this recipe because I had all the ingredients in my pantry. I am not a beer fan, so I was hesitant. I am very... happy to report the stew was a HUGE hit with my family. If your also not a beer fan, don't be alarmed if you taste the broth early in the simmer process. It was initially bitter, but mellowed out after about 45 minutes. I paired the stew with cous cous and added a little bit of cayenne to the stew for heat. I will definately use this recipe again!Read more
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Theresa Las Vegas, NV 12-09-2007
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very good...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i know everyone's tase buds differ, but i truly cannot understand how anyone would find this unflavorful. it was delicious. ... served it over pappardelle pasta, with crusty bread. excellent. the only modification i made was a bit more beef, i threw in some shallots because they were in the fridge and with that also decided to use a couple cloves of garlic. other than that, followed the recipe exactly. you won't regret trying this recipe.Read more
recipe Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager
Anonymous 08-25-2007
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is excellent! It is very rich and full of flavor.
recipe Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager
Courtney Pflugerville, TX 04-18-2007
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Love It!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I have made this several times, with many different variations. Sometimes, we add red wine (on top of the... lager), and once have added potatoes. It is wonderful EVERY time!Read more
recipe Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager
Cindy BOLINGBROOK, IL 01-20-2007
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My whole family loves it!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of the best recipes I have ever found!!! I have made this meal MANY times and we cannot get enough. Even my... younger children love to eat it. It is well worth the preperation! As a suggestion, I have tried various lagers for this recipe and we enjoy it best when using Guiness Beer. And it is a heavier dish, as most stews are, so fall is the most appropriate time of year for serving. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!Read more
recipe Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions and Amber Lager
stephanie Chestertown, MD 11-04-2006
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A bit disappointed
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

My husband and I love onion soup and thought this sounded like a great combo. Flavor was okay, but it really needed more... depth and texture. We ended up serving it over mashed pots, which helped. Not one I'll attempt again.Read more