Ingredients
4 lb boneless chuck
12 nushrooms, cut into chunks
1 salt & pepper
1 1/2 can beer
2 onions, lg, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp catsup
2 green peppers, lg, sliced
1 tbsp prepared mustard
Directions
Salt & pepper meat and brown lightly in heavy skillet. Add onions,
pepper and mushrooms and brown lightly. Pour beer over all, stir in
catsup and mustard. Cover tightly and simmer slowly for 2 to 2 1/2
hours or until meat is tender. Mrs. Harold T. Cook
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beef; Beer; Beverages; Meat
The History of Recipes
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