Craft Beer and Whiskey Braised Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Hearty beef stew slow braised in a combination of craft beer and whiskey, enriched with tender root vegetables for deep, savory flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
• 2, chopped celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup craft beer
• 1/2 cup whiskey
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Season 2 lbs beef chuck cubes evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Toss the beef in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to caramelize.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup craft beer and 1/2 cup whiskey, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Allow the liquid to simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
6. Step 6: Return browned beef to the pot. Add 3 cups beef broth, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
7. Step 7: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beef is fork-tender and the stew is thickened.
8. Step 8: Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.