Slow Cooked Beer Braised Beef

Transform your dinner table with this rich and comforting Slow Cooked Beer Braised Beef, a dish that redefines cozy, slow-cooked indulgence. Featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered to perfection in a flavorful blend of dark stout beer, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs, this recipe promises a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a robust, savory sauce. Perfectly suited for a slow cooker, this recipe allows the flavors to intensify over hours of gentle heat, while minimal prep makes it an effortless choice for any occasion. Serve this hearty creation over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the luscious, beer-infused gravy. This ultimate comfort food is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, and its deep flavors and irresistible aroma will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Beef chuck roast
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large, diced Yellow onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 3 medium, diced Carrots
• 2 diced Celery stalks
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 cups Beef stock
• 1 bottle (12 oz) Dark beer (e.g., stout or porter)
• 2 Bay leaves
• 5 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0 for serving (optional) Mashed potatoes or crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides, then dust it with the all-purpose flour to create a light coating.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1 minute to deepen the flavors.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in 1/2 cup of the beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker over the beef.

Step 6

Add the remaining beef stock, beer, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and sugar into the slow cooker. Stir to combine, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours or until the beef is incredibly tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it into large chunks using two forks. Discard the bay leaves and thyme stems from the sauce.

Step 9

If the sauce is too thin, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes to thicken, if desired. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 10

Serve the beer-braised beef with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or your chosen side. Ladle the flavorful sauce over the beef and enjoy a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3329.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4405.7

Total Fat 307.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1030.6mg	0%
Sodium 8182.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 266.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 558.2mg	0%
Iron 42.0mg	0%
Potassium 6970.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 11.5%