Name: Beer-Braised Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 10 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast; salt; Pepper; 2 medium onions; 2 lb. carrots; 2 tbsp. water; 1 bottle dark beer (such as a brown ale); c. white (distilled) vinegar; 1/2 c. ketchup; c. golden raisins; 3 tbsp. brown sugar; green beans

Step 1Rub one beef chuck roast with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil on medium-high until very hot. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer to 6- to 7-quart slow cooker bowl.

Step 2To skillet, add onions, carrots, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook on medium-high 2 to 4 minutes or until slightly softened, stirring. Add beer and vinegar. Simmer 4 minutes, stirring. Transfer vegetables and liquids to slow cooker bowl along with ketchup, raisins, and brown sugar.

Step 3Cover; cook 10 hours on Low or until tender.

Step 4Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid. Slice meat; serve with vegetables and green beans, if desired. Drizzle with cooking liquid.