Beer Braised Beef from a Crock Pot

Don't worry about using beer when cooking. The alcohol burns off and you are left with flavor. It also tenderizes the meat.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs boneless beef cubes, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  medium onions, thinly sliced
• 8  ounces mushrooms, undrained
• 12  ounces dark beer
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 2  bay leaves

Directions

1. Cut stew beef cubes into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place cubes in bottom of crock pot.
2. Combine all other ingredients and pour over beef.
3. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 - 5 hours.
4. Before serving, you can thicken broth with some flour and water. Turn crock pot to high and stir in flour mixture.
5. Serve over cooked egg noodle pasta.
6. Note: I like to use Negro Modelo which is a dark Mexican beer for this recipe. The dark beer is really nice to cook with.