Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker
Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker features tender chunks of stew beef simmered in Irish stout with mellow shallots, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms for deep, malty flavor. It’s hearty and comforting, ideal for a cozy dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want rich, savory warmth with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the slow cooker on Low.
- 2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium-low and cook the shallots until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes; transfer them to the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the beef to the same skillet and cook until seared on all sides and browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the flour and mix well.
- 5
Pour in the beer and bring it to a boil.
- 6
Transfer the beef and beer mixture to the slow cooker.
- 7
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
- 8
Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add the garlic and bacon and cook 1 minute more.
- 10
Transfer to the slow cooker, add the mushrooms, season generously with salt and pepper, and cover.
- 11
Cook on Low until the meat is cooked through, about 5 hours.
- Calories 564.37 kcal High
- Protein 20.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.03 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.92 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1113.64 mg High
- Fiber 3.38 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.07 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 199.81 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate
- Potassium 425.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 68.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker is an Irish dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Button Mushrooms, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 564.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Button Mushrooms, Garlic, Irish Stout Beer. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker?
- Explore these Irish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef in Beer in the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
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