Lunds & Byerlys Sam Adams Beef Stew

Adapted from https://lundsandbyerlys.com/recipe/sam-adams-beef-stew/

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Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups cubed carrots
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 tsp teaspoons chopped garlic
3 cups beef stock
1 (12ounce) bottle Sam Adams® beer
2 cups cubed red potatoes
1/4 cup Water

STEPS

1) In large food storage bag, shake beef with 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper.

2) Melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown beef; remove.

3) Stir in onion, carrots, thyme, bay leaves and garlic; sauté 4 minutes.

4) Stir in beef stock and beer. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until beef is tender (approximately 3 1/2 hours).

5) Add potatoes; simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).

6) Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and water until smooth; slowly pour into stew, stirring constantly.

7) Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir 1 minute, stirring constantly.

8) Remove bay leaves.

9) Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon of salt if needed.