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.
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.
- Beef: 600 g
- 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.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
3
Then pour 1 cup of dark beer into the pot. Reduce the beer until it is almost gone from the pot.
- Dark beer (stout/porter): 1 glass
4
Puree tomatoes, preferably without skin, together with peeled bell pepper.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Bell 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.
- Beef: 600 g
- Dark beer (stout/porter): 1 glass
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Chicken broth: 0.5 l
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Red chili pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
6
Then add the beans and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Canned red kidney beans: 2 jars
7
Before serving the beef, sprinkle with finely chopped greens and add sour cream to each portion.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Sour cream: to taste
