Ingredients
4 lb beef, cubed
1 pt beer
4 tbsp butter
3 each onions, sliced
1/2 cup flour
4 tbsp salad oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper, ground
2 each garlic cloves, chopped
Directions
Melt butter in large skillet and saute' onions until tender. Dredge
beef cubes in flour and brown them in a separate skillet with oil and
butter. Add browned meat, salt, pepper and garlic to onions. Add
enough beer to cover. Cover tightly and simmer till meat is tender.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Beef; Beer; Grilling; Meat
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We hope you enjoy this Beer Broiled Beef recipe.
