Beef Stew with Beer

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Prep time: About 15 minutes
Cooking time: About 1 hour

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

• 6 oz.    beef, in 1/2" cubes
• 3 T.    flour
• 1/2 t.   cajun seasonings
• 2 T.     mild olive oil
• 3           celery stalks, diced
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2        large yellow onion, chopped
• 2          medium potatoes, in 3/4" cubes
• 4          mushrooms, sliced
• 12 oz.   beer
• 1/4 t.    oregano
• 1/4 t.    thyme
• 1           beef bouillon cube

    

Directions -

1. Coat beef with a mixture of 2 T. flour and 1/4 t. cajun seasoning.
2. Heat 1 T. olive oil in wok (or heavy skillet). Add beef to hot oil, turning to brown all sides. Set aside.
3. Clean wok and heat remaining 1 T. of olive oil.
4. Stir-fry celery, onions, mushrooms, and carrots 10 minutes.
5. Add potatoes, beer, bouillon, and remaining 1/4 t. cajun seasoning.
6. Cover and Simmer 40 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
7. Put 1 T. flour and 1/4 cup cold water in tightly lidded jar and shake vigorously.
8. Add beef, oregano, and thyme to stew.
9. Stir flour mixture into stew and simmer 5 minutes. Add water if too thick.

 

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