Rich Steak & Ale Winter Stew | Easy Beef Stew Recipe

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content, while pork shoulder can be more affordable.

ale

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic beer provides similar flavor without alcohol, while lager is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade, while chicken broth is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.

Add diced shoulder steak to the pan, seasoning with a dash of salt, and brown for about 5 minutes.

Remove browned beef and set aside in a bowl.

In the same pan, add one chopped onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes until translucent.

Add 3 garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in plain flour and cook for about 1 minute to remove raw flour flavor.

Pour in beef stock and stir until thickened.

Add Guinness, stirring well, and let bubble for a minute or two.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of tomato puree and 1 tablespoon of worcester sauce, stirring until glossy.

Return the beef and any resting juices to the pan, adding 3 bay leaves.

Simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Turn off heat and stir in Stilton cheese before serving.

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