Beef and Beer Stew with Onions

Total Time

7 Hours 20 Minutes

Servings

8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds lean beef stew meat
• 6 cups sliced onions
• 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 cup water
• 1 beef flavoured bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 cups dark beer - with or without alcohol
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons corn flour, mixed with equal parts water

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large skillet and brown the beef. Place browned beef in a slow cooker. Add onions and garlic in the skillet to brown lightly, and then place them into the slow cooker with the beef.
2. Add the water, beef granules, thyme, beer, brown sugar and mustard to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours. Add corn flour mixture to the stew and continue to cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.