Golden Ale-Braised Beef with Bitter Herb Gremolata

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Tender beef braised in a golden ale until melt-in-your-mouth, served with a fresh gremolata featuring bitter herbs to cut through richness. This british-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes pairs cut into 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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, cut into 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 12 oz golden ale beer
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped radicchio
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for gremolata)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme; cook 1 minute more.
5. Step 5: Pour in 12 oz golden ale beer, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add 2 cups beef broth and return beef to the pot.
6. Step 6: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
7. Step 7: While beef cooks, combine 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped radicchio, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl to make the bitter herb gremolata.
8. Step 8: Serve the braised beef topped with a spoonful of gremolata to add brightness and balance the richness.