Slow Cooker Beef, Beer and Onion Stew

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in calories; pork shoulder is cheaper.

Turn slow cooker on low or high, depending on how long you want to let this stew cook for. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add a few tablespoons of oil and wait until it shimmers. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the beef and add to the skillet, stirring periodically until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes. Transfer beef to a large bowl and set aside.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and add onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and tomato paste. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and flour, stirring until onions are coated, about 3-4 more minutes.

In the slow cooker, add beef, chicken broth, beer, thyme, bay leaves, vinegar, and the browned beef with drippings. Stir.

Add potatoes, carrots, beans, and corn to the beef mixture, stirring until blended.

Add the onion mixture from the skillet to the slow cooker and stir until combined. Place the lid on the slow cooker.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8. Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh bread slices.

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