Beer-Braised Beef

Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8

  • 1/4 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 pounds beef chuck, or round, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 large onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
  • 2 bottles ale (12 ounces each), about 3 cups
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 dried bay leaves

Description

Turning A Tough Cut Of Meat Into A Hearty, Succulent Meal Involves Only A Couple Of Hours Of Slow Simmering. Many Recipes Call For A Simple Stock Or Red Wine, Which Not Only Braises The Meat But Also Imparts A Flavor And, In Turn, Thickens And Reduces Int

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