English-Style Beef and Ale Stew with Root Vegetables

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A hearty, slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef, malty ale, and earthy root vegetables. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs beef chuck, all-purpose flour, dark ale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 105 min Serves 4 British cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz beef chuck dry with paper towels and season with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Dice 1 large onion and add to the pot, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Add 3 medium diced carrots and 2 medium diced parsnips, stirring for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup dark ale, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits, then add 2 cups chicken stock, 3 thyme sprigs, and 2 bay leaves.
  5. Step 5: Return seared beef to the pot, add 2 medium diced potatoes, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour 45 minutes, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.
  6. Step 6: Discard thyme and bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

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