"Dark Irish beer seemed like the perfect match for hearty beef stew—if we could lose the bitterness and keep the deep, roasty flavor. We added dark brown sugar, which balanced some of the bitterness with sweetness and bolstered flavor with its molasses-y notes. Cooked beer can be especially… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 1/2-to 4-pound) boneless beef chuck-eye roast, pulled apart at seams, trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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Salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 onions, chopped fine
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/4 cups Guinness Draught
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1 1/2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley