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Beef and ale stew by Jeremy strode

Beef and ale stew by Jeremy strode
Prep time—
Cook time90 min
Total time90 min
Servings4
01

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chuck steak, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 70 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 2 brown onions, peeled and chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 750 ml ale
  • 1.2 cup plain flour
  • 2 beef stock
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
02

Step-by-step method

  1. 01
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy based saucepan. Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown on all sides in batches. Remove to a plate.
  2. 02
    Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pan and fry until soft. Add the ale and reduce by three quarters. Stir flour into the ale.
  3. 03
    Return the beef to the pan and add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until the beef is tender and sauce has thickened (around 90 minutes).
  4. 04
    Serve with mashed potatoes or grilled sourdough.
03

Chef's tips

  • Any leftovers can be used in a pie the next day to enjoy all week long!