Timeless Classic Beef And Ale Stew | Mary Berry Everyday | Mary Berry

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stewing beef

Lean beef reduces fat content while stewing beef is more affordable.

ale

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: stock

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola and vegetable oils are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat evenly.

Pour in ale and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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