Beef Stew with Leeks and Beer

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 pounds sirloin tips or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 cups thinly sliced leek (about 4 large)

3 1/2 cups quartered mushrooms (about 8 ounces)

2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) sliced carrot

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free beef broth

1 (12-ounce) bottle light beer

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef; cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining beef. Add leek and mushrooms to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Return beef to pan; stir in carrot and next 6 ingredients (carrot through beer). Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender.
2. Combine cornstarch and vinegar in a small bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

By RecipeOfHealth.com