Chuck Steak, Beer & Barley Stew
Ingredients:
3 lbs. boneless
chuck cut into 3 inch square chunks and remove any fat
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tbsp. canola oil
4-5 cloves of garlic sliced
1
medium onion diced
1 bottle of beer
1 cup of pot barley rinsed well
5 cups of chicken stock
3 bay leaves
Parmesan cheese for garnish-ground
Method:
Heat the stock pot to med/high heat and add the canola oil.
Season the meat with the salt, pepper and allspice.
Place the meat in the pot and braise for 5-10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
Add the onion and garlic and stir well.
Add the beer and reduce heat to med/low.
Cover and stir periodically while simmering for one and a half hours.
Add the barley and chicken stock along with the bay leaves and continue simmering with cover for another 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the cover and cook uncovered for the final 30 minutes or until barley is done.
Serve in
a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with ground
parmesan.
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