Beer Braised Beef from a Crock Pot

• boneless beef cubes3 lbs

  cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• medium onions↗2

  thinly sliced

• mushrooms↗8 ounces

  undrained

• dark beer↗12 ounces
• vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• beef bouillon cubes↗2
• sugar↗2 teaspoons
• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• thyme↗1 teaspoon
• bay leaves↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut stew beef cubes into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place cubes in bottom of crock pot.

2. 2

   Combine all other ingredients and pour over beef.

3. 3

   Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 - 5 hours.

4. 4

   Before serving, you can thicken broth with some flour and water. Turn crock pot to high and stir in flour mixture.

5. 5

   Serve over cooked egg noodle pasta.

6. 6

   Note: I like to use Negro Modelo which is a dark Mexican beer for this recipe. The dark beer is really nice to cook with.