Beef Braised In Dark Beer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 1/2 lbs beef chuck or other stewing beef, cubed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 None thick slices bread, crusts removed
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
3 1/3 cups dark beer (stout)
2 None bay leaves

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 300\u00b0F.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Season beef. Brown in batches for 3-4 mins. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in same pan on medium heat. Saute onions for 5 mins, until tender and golden. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins, until caramelized. Stir in vinegar and cook for 1-2 mins, until evaporated. Remove and set aside.
Spread bread with mustard. Tear into 3 equal pieces. Pour 2 cups of beer into the pan. Bring to a boil, scraping bottom of pan. Return half of meat to the pan. Top with onions. Top with bread, mustard side-up, and bay leaves. Finish with remaining beef.
Adding remaining beer to nearly cover meat. Bring to a simmer. Cover with parchment paper and lid.
Bake for 3 hours, until beef is tender.