Description
Experience a comforting and sophisticated meal with this slow-simmered beef stew. By combining tender chuck roast with earthy root vegetables and a unique, zesty kick of prepared horseradish, this dish elevates the rustic stew into a nuanced masterpiece. Using a non-alcoholic dark malt base, we achieve a deep, complex flavor profile that is both hearty and inclusive. Perfect for busy days, this stew allows the slow cooker to do the work, resulting in a warming, nourishing bowl that sustains the spirit as much as the body.
Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil
12 oz non-alcoholic dark roast malt beverage
3 cups organic beef bone broth
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced thick
2 parsnips, peeled and diced
1 1/4 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
1 yellow onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried sage
3 tbsp prepared horseradish
Instructions
Season the beef cubes thoroughly with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
Pour in the non-alcoholic dark roast malt beverage and the beef bone broth.
Stir in the dried sage and prepared horseradish until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary before serving hot.
Notes
Ensure the horseradish is prepared (grated and stored in vinegar) rather than creamy horseradish sauce to maintain the desired pungency. This stew tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had more time to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg