TENDER BEEF STEW WITH POTATOES AND RICH BEER SAUCE
This hearty beef stew combines tender slices of beef cooked slowly with onions, herbs, dark beer, and new potatoes. The thickened mustard sauce adds depth and flavor, making it a comforting classic perfect for family meals.
π Prep Time: 15 min
π³ Cook Time: 1 hour 45 min
π° Yields: 4 servings
π₯ Ingredients
Main:
- 500 g beef rump, sliced (~4 slices)
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 400 ml water
- 200 ml dark beer
- 1 Knorr cube (or 1 heaping tbsp vegetable broth powder)
- 3 bay leaves
- Thyme, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 small parsley roots, sliced
- 300β400 g small new potatoes, whole
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in cold water)
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π§ Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and sautΓ© chopped onions until soft. Remove onions and set aside.
- π₯© In the same pan, add 1β2 tbsp more oil if needed and brown the beef slices for about 15 minutes to reduce released juices.
- π² Return the sautΓ©ed onions to the pan with beef. Crumble the Knorr cube, add sliced parsley roots, thyme, and bay leaves.
- πΊ Pour in water and dark beer, bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- π₯ Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- π₯ Add whole new potatoes and continue cooking until tender.
- π― Remove meat and potatoes from the pot, leaving the sauce.
- π₯ Stir in dissolved cornstarch and mustard into the sauce, cook until thickened. Add chopped parsley and mix well.
- π½οΈ Serve beef slices with potatoes on the side, topped with sauce. Serve remaining sauce separately for extra flavor.
π‘ Tips
- Browning meat thoroughly adds rich flavor to the stew.
- Adjust beer quantity or substitute with broth if preferred.
- Stir sauce constantly when thickening to avoid lumps.
π Perfect For
- Cozy family dinners
- Hearty weekend meals
- Pairing with crusty bread
π Final Thoughts
This tender beef stew with flavorful beer sauce and tender potatoes is a comforting, satisfying dish that highlights simple ingredients cooked to perfection. Its rich sauce and melt-in-your-mouth beef make it a timeless favorite.