Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Ale Stew is the perfect dish for chilly evenings. This hearty stew combines tender beef cubes, vibrant carrots, and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich ale-infused sauce that warms the soul. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, let them meld together, and come home to a comforting dinner ready to be devoured. Garnished with fresh parsley, this stew is not just filling but also bursting with flavor—ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound carrots
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups dark ale
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef until browned. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, cook onion until softened, add garlic for a minute, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots, mushrooms, dark ale, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- Discard bay leaf and serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg