Beef N Beer

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This is a beef stew simmered in a savory beer based broth served over mashed potatoes. feel free to use your favorite vegetables; besure to adjust their cooking times accordingly.

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Steps

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Heat oil in large pot over medium high.

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Season beef with salt and pepper.

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Brown meat well on all sides , 8 to 10 minutes.

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Transfer beef to bowl and set aside.

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Add onion , celery , and butter to pot and cook until golden and carmalized , about 15 minutes.

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Sprinkle flour on onions , stirring well to combine.

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Cook for an additional minute or two , stirring constantly.

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Combine broth and tomato paste.

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Stir to dissolve paste.

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Add broth and beer to pot.

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Stir well scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan.

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Add beef and root vegetables to the pot.

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Simmer covered for about two to three hours.

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Re-season as needed.

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Serve with mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, stewing beef, onion, butter, flour, beer, beef broth, tomato paste, carrots, parsnips, celery, thyme, bay leaf, soy sauce, salt and pepper, mashed potatoes