Brazilian recipe
Beef in Beer Sauce
This beef in beer sauce is a classic comfort dish, prized for the tenderness of the flank steak and the deep, rich flavor profile created by the beer reduction.
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Ingredients
800g flank steak
salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 sprig rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
thyme to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can beer
salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 sprig rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
thyme to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can beer
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh beef, aromatics, and local or international beer brands at major supermarket meat counters and produce aisles across Georgetown and regional markets.
Preparation method
- Clean the flank steak and season the entire piece of meat with salt.
- Heat the oil in a pot and add the sprig of rosemary to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Place the meat in the pot and sear on all sides until well browned.
- Add the garlic, onion, and thyme to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the beer and tomato paste over the meat.
- Keep over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Check the liquid level and add hot water gradually if necessary to maintain the braise.
- Remove the meat from the pot and keep it warm.
- Strain the remaining sauce left in the pot.
- Bring the sauce to a high heat to reduce until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Slice the meat, arrange on a serving platter, and drizzle with the reduced sauce before serving.
Observations
This recipe elevates simple beef cuts into a sophisticated meal. The secret lies in perfectly searing the meat before starting the slow simmer in the savory beer-based sauce.
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