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Beer Beef Stew Recipe – Super easy, but delicious and quick hearty stew cooked in a dutch oven with beef, mushrooms, carrots, and beer!
Beef Stew made with tender beef, loads of vegetables and a simple mixture of broth, beer and spices making it the BEST, easiest beef stew ever!
It is a familiar recipe, but no one ever gets tired of it. Chunks of tender beef and veggies in rich brown gravy will always bring comfort and joy to the dinner table.
As for me? Well, temps went down to 40, so naturally, I put on a sweater, a fancy scarf, tall boots, and I hopped on the warm and hearty stew recipes in no time.
But. HI-yo, hello! Happy Happy Sunday! I haven’t been with you on a Sunday since forever ago! Darn work’s got me flyin’ from place to place every weekend, and I haven’t had a chance to just stop and write you a sentence or two.
Speaking of visiting different cities. I went to Austin, Texas last week! WHY didn’t you tell me that I would experience Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, Skopje, and Amsterdam, all within 5 blocks of the city??? There was so much life and chaos down there. I LOVED IT! I even thought about just calling up my husband to pack up the kids and move. BUT I’d miss my Mama too much so I changed my mind…
AUSTIN ROCKS!
And now, since I brought up my Mama – that’s mah-MAH, not MAW-muh – this Beer Beef Stew Recipe comes straight from her recipe box which is a 10-inch stack of papers with a whole bunch of scribbles that only SHE understands.
BEER BEEF STEW
This is so easy, and if you’ve never made beef stew, you’ll kick yourself for waiting this long. AND. There’s beer in it, so you can just call today a win. ✓
But first, listen. I realize we’ve already talked about Beef Stew before, and that one was with Peas and Tomatoes, which is so awesomely good, but this? This is a tad bit better because of the richness and depth of flavor that the beer adds. All in all, I’ve been hooked on this stew since childhood and will never give up on it.
Now, before SNL starts, let me wrap this up:
HOW TO MAKE BEER BEEF STEW
I will need you to cut up some sirloin into 2-inch cubes, chop up some carrots, slice up the mushrooms, grab two bottles of beer – one for the stew and one for you – and… make extras. Lots.
Add it all to a dutch oven and watch the whole thing play out. Taking time to sear the steak is integral to flavor in both the meat and the gravy, as is letting it simmer until the beef is spoon-tender.
FYI: Beef Stew is usually prepared with chuck roast, but we’re using top sirloin to speed up the process.
40 minutes later, when all is done, serve this beef stew with mashed potatoes, rice and maybe some biscuits. I did, and forgot to regret the carbs. That just shows you how good it all was!
ENJOY!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, , divided
- 1 pound sirloin steak, , trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1/2-inch bite-size cubes
- salt, , to taste
- 1 yellow onion, , diced
- 3 garlic cloves, , minced
- 3 large carrots cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
- 1 package, (8 ounces) baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- bay leaf
- 2- tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, (use your favorite ale or stout)
- 1/2- cup low sodium beef stock
- salt and fresh ground pepper, , to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, , for garnish
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add meat; season with salt and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
- Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the other tablespoon of olive oil in the Dutch oven.
- Stir in onions and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in carrots, mushrooms, and bay leaf; cook for 6 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, combine flour and water in a medium mixing bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in tomato paste, beer, and beef stock; whisk until completely incorporated.
- Add steak to mushroom mixture.
- Stir in beer mixture; season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until liquid has thickened.
- Remove from heat and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
- Remove bay leaf and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
I was wondering how to print your recipes. I’m noticed you do not have a print option. Help.
Hi Connie!! There’s a big red “PRINT” button within the recipe box, underneath the nutritional analysis – are you not seeing that on your browser? Please let me know! Thank YOU!!
I love beef sew and I can’t wait to try your beer version! Thomas will love this!
This looks wonderful! Perfect to cozy up with on a chilly night. (Glad you had a great time in Austin!)
Austin sounds so fun….and this soup sounds incredible! I love beer in soup….it makes such a delicious addition!
One of my best friends lived in Austin for over 10 years and she always said good things about this city. I would like to visit some day.
I love beef stew and it looks very easy to make and delicious too ๐
This dish looks fantastic. I can totally relate when it comes to time going so quick. I can barely keep up with this year!
We love beef stew, and could definitely stand to expand our palates and try a new version – this looks amazing!
My boyfriend loves any and all stew, so this will have to make an appearance in my kitchen!
Love this recipe. It was actually pretty easy and yummy!
Did the beer give the stew a bitter taste?
HI Sherry!! Depends on the beer you use and that is why I said to use your favorite one. I don’t like beer, but I use Guinness in my stew and it’s always a great choice for me. I have also used MGD and loved that, too! ๐ I hope that helps!
Very happy to hear that!! Thank YOU! ๐