Beef stewed with dark beer and beans

4 servings

90 minutes

Beef stewed with dark beer and beans is a true delight for gourmets. Inspired by Italian cuisine, the dish combines rich flavors of meat, beer, and spices. Dark beer adds depth to the beef's flavor, making it incredibly tender and aromatic, while the addition of honey and red pepper adds a spicy sweetness and mild heat. Protein-rich beans make the dish hearty and nutritious. This stew is perfect for cozy family dinners and pairs well with crusty bread or pasta. Historically, such dishes were often prepared in peasant families using available ingredients to create a tasty and nourishing treat. Beef stewed with beer is a harmony of flavors where each component complements one another, creating an unforgettable gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates

714.3

kcal

47.5g

grams

33.9g

grams

52.6g

grams

Ingredients

4servings

Beef

600

g

Canned red beans

2

jar

Dark beer

1

glass

Ground cumin (zira)

1

tsp

Red chili pepper

to taste

Onion

1

pc

Garlic

4

clove

Tomatoes in their own juice

1

jar

Sweet pepper

1

pc

Vegetable oil

3

tbsp

Chicken broth

0.5

l

Honey

1

tbsp

Sour cream

to taste

Salt

to taste

Green

1

bunch

Cooking steps

1
Cut the beef into 1 cm cubes. Pour vegetable oil into a thick-bottomed pot and heat well. Fry the meat until golden brown.
Required ingredients:
1. Beef: 600 g
2. Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

2
Then remove the meat from the pot and add diced onion. Fry the onion until it becomes soft. Then add minced garlic and fry for another 2 minutes. After that, add cumin and keep on heat for another 2 minutes.
Required ingredients:
1. Onion: 1 piece
2. Garlic: 4 cloves
3. Ground cumin (zira): 1 teaspoon

3
Then pour 1 cup of dark beer into the pot. Reduce the beer until it is almost gone from the pot.
Required ingredients:
1. Dark beer: 1 glass

4
Puree tomatoes, preferably without skin, together with peeled bell pepper.
Required ingredients:
1. Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
2. Sweet pepper: 1 piece

5
Add meat to the pot with beer, pour in vegetable puree and chicken broth, add honey and red pepper. Salt to taste. Simmer for about 45 minutes.
Required ingredients:
1. Beef: 600 g
2. Dark beer: 1 glass
3. Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
4. Sweet pepper: 1 piece
5. Chicken broth: 0.5 l
6. Honey: 1 tablespoon
7. Red chili pepper: to taste
8. Salt: to taste

6
Then add the beans and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Required ingredients:
1. Canned red beans: 2 jars

7
Before serving the beef, sprinkle with finely chopped greens and add sour cream to each portion.
Required ingredients:
1. Green: 1 bunch
2. Sour cream: to taste

Beef stewed with dark beer and beans

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