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Rich British Beef & Ale Stew

Elowen

Elowen

July 26, 2026

Melt-in-your-mouth beef braised in dark ale with carrots, parsnips, and fresh thyme.

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What You Need

  • 800g Braising beef, cut into bite-sized chunks

  • 500ml Dark British ale or stout

  • 2 Onions, chopped

  • 3 Carrots, sliced

  • 2 Parsnips, sliced

  • 300ml Beef stock

  • 2 tbsp Plain flour

  • Fresh thyme sprigs

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How to Make Rich British Beef & Ale Stew

1. Step 1

Coat beef in flour and brown in batches in a casserole pot.

2. Step 2

Sauté onions, carrots, and parsnips.

3. Step 3

Pour in dark ale and beef stock, add thyme, cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until beef melts.

Rich British Beef & Ale Stew

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Melt-in-your-mouth beef braised in dark ale with carrots, parsnips, and fresh thyme!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 20 mins
Yield / Servings
4 Servings

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Instructions

  1. Coat beef in flour and brown in batches in a casserole pot.
  2. Sauté onions, carrots, and parsnips.
  3. Pour in dark ale and beef stock, add thyme, cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until beef melts.

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