Beef Stew with Prunes in Dark Beer
When dining with family or friends on a cold night, a large pot of tasty hardy stew is a welcome site.
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Servings: Persons
Calories: 482kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck / pot roast cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups chopped onions
- 1 bottle stout Guinness beer 12 ounces
- 1½ cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup turnips peeled and cut into cubes
- 1½ cups carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Dust the beef with flour and brown a few at a time in the oil.
- Remove beef and place on a plate.
- In the same saucepan, add onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add beer and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Return the beef to the saucepan.
- Add turnip and carrots pieces. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1½ hours.
- Add the prunes, salt, and pepper. Cook 15 minutes more or until beef is fork tender.
- Check for seasoning.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
You can serve with potato salad or Stefania's potatoes (See book: “Greek Cooking My Way” by Stefania Luxenberg for recipe).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stew with Prunes in Dark Beer
Amount per Serving
Calories
482
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
104
mg
35
%
Sodium
773
mg
34
%
Potassium
970
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
5706
IU
114
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
72
mg
7
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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