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Beef and Brew

Source of Recipe

Aunt Saunny

" A nice hearty meal for those chilly Sunday evenings. Let this simmer and produce a lovely fragrance around the house while you watch football games! Serve over thick egg noodles. "


Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup beer
3/4 cup water, divided
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound round steak - cut into 1 inch strips
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes, or until they are dark brown and tender. Add the beer, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf, thyme, ground black pepper and salt.

2 Add the meat, onions, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Simmer for another 20 minutes, or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaf.

3 In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and remaining 1/4 cup water. Mix well, making sure the flour is completely dissolved. Stir this mixture into the meat mixture. Cook until thickened and bubbly, then cook for 3 minutes more.
Makes 4 servings