Beef Stewed in Pale Ale

1. 1 Stewing beefpack 600 g ≈ $11.47 220 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 90 g
3. 3 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 90 g
4. 4 Lager beerpack 500 ml ≈ $2.00 180 ml
5. 5 Beef stock cubes to taste
6. 6 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 18 g
7. 7 Bay leaves 1 g
8. 8 Fresh thymepack 20 g ≈ $2.50Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 2 g
9. 9 Wheat flour 10 g
10. 10 Sunflower oil 10 ml
11. 11 Salt 2 g
12. 12 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut beef into large cubes, onion² into half-moons, and carrot³ into thick rounds.

2. Toss the beef in flour, salt, and pepper.

3. Sear the beef in oil for 5–6 minutes until browned.

4. Add the onion² and carrot³, cooking for 5 minutes.

5. Stir in tomato⁶ paste, pour in the pale ale and 70 ml water, then add a beef bouillon cube, bay leaf, and thyme.

6. Simmer covered on low heat for about 2 hours until the beef is tender, adding water as needed.

7. Remove the lid for the last 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.