Pale Ale-Braised Beef with Bitter Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Rich beef braised slowly in a British-style pale ale, complemented by the distinct bitterness of sautéed radicchio and kale for depth and balance. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, 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 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 12 oz pale ale beer
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 small head, sliced radicchio
• 4 cups, chopped kale
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 lbs of beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply caramelized; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return the beef to the pot, pour in 12 oz of pale ale beer, and scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Add 2 cups beef broth and 3 sprigs of fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5 hours until the beef is tender.
4. Step 4: While beef braises, melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 small sliced radicchio, and 4 cups chopped kale. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the greens are wilted but retain a slight bitterness.
5. Step 5: Serve the tender pale ale-braised beef over a bed of the sautéed bitter greens for a hearty, layered flavor experience.