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Juniper and Beer Beef Stew

Hearty Juniper and Beer Beef Stew for Cozy Nights

Delicious Juniper and Beer Beef Stew, a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cold evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Norse
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds beef blade or chuck roast Cut into one-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 3 medium carrots Diced
  • 2 medium parsnips Chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup juniper berries Crushed or omit if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 bottle beer Amber ale recommended
  • 4 cups beef broth Plus extra as needed
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, thyme, bay leaves For bouquet garni
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour For thickening
  • 1 cup water Or extra beef broth

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Trim and cut the beef into one-inch-sized chunks. Pat dry.
  2. Brown the beef in a large Dutch oven with olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté the diced onions in the same pot until translucent.
  4. Add diced carrots and parsnips, cooking until softened.
  5. Incorporate minced garlic and crushed juniper berries, then mix in tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Deglaze the pot with amber ale and return the browned beef.
  7. Add the bouquet garni and enough beef broth to cover. Simmer gently.
  8. Let the stew simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. Skim off excess fat, then thicken with a flour slurry.
  10. Adjust seasoning, mix in parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with lamb or seasonal vegetables as desired. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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