Porter Beef Stew

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 whole medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces Boulder Beer Shake Chocolate Porter
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole carrots, washed, unpeeled, sliced
• 4 whole new potatoes, quartered

Heat oil and butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown meat in two batches, setting aside on a plate when brown. Cut pieces in half. Set aside.

Add onion and garlic to the pot. Stir and cook for three minutes. Pour in beer, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add beef back into the pot. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Add carrots and potatoes, then cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

• source: thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/01/beef-stew-with-beer-and-paprika/
• keywords: stew, beef
• time: ?
• ratings: Liz-?, Tom-8, Skylar-8