Beef stewed in beer with pepper
6 servings
150 minutes
Beef stewed in beer with pepper is a traditional German dish rooted in ancient recipes where meat was cooked in dark ale. The beer gives the beef a rich flavor, making it tender and juicy, while spices and herbs add depth to the aroma. The light sweetness of brown sugar and the acidity of apple cider vinegar create a balance of flavors. Bacon and caramelized onions complement the dish with notes of smokiness and tenderness. It's the perfect treat for cozy evenings when you crave something hearty and warming. Served with white bread that absorbs the rich sauce, making the meal even more satisfying and delicious.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the beef into large pieces, place it on a dish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Beef tenderloin: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Coat the pieces in flour.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
4
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons
5
Sear the pieces of meat in small portions.
- Beef tenderloin: 1 kg
6
Place the fried meat on a dish.
7
Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook until the fat melts.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
8
Add the remaining butter, finely chopped garlic, and onion.
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Onion: 3 heads
9
Roast for about 30 minutes until the garlic and onion caramelize a bit.
10
Pour in half of the ale (dark beer) and cook for about 4 minutes, scraping off the bits stuck to the bottom.
- Dark ale: 2 glasss
11
Then return the fried beef to the pot, pour in the beer and broth, add sugar, vinegar, sprigs of thyme, parsley and tarragon, and bay leaf.
- Beef tenderloin: 1 kg
- Dark ale: 2 glasss
- Beef stock: 1 glass
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Wild thyme: 3 stems
- Parsley: 3 stems
- Fresh tarragon: 2 stems
- Bay leaf: 1 g
12
Salt and pepper it.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
13
Bring to a boil and continue cooking over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours.
14
Serve the cooked meat with bread.
- White bread: to taste
15
Ready to serve!
