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 vegetable 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 vegetable 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
Flank steak can be sourced from local butcheries or supermarket meat counters. Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme are readily available at vegetable markets or greengrocers. Standard beer can be purchased at any licensed grocery outlet.
Preparation method
- Trim the flank steak and season the entire piece with salt.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add the rosemary sprig to infuse the oil.
- Place the beef in the pot and sear all sides until they are well browned.
- Add the garlic, onion, and thyme to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the beer and add the tomato paste over the meat.
- Keep over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Check the liquid levels and add hot water gradually if needed to ensure the meat continues to cook.
- Remove the beef from the pot and keep it warm.
- Strain the remaining sauce left in the pot.
- Return the sauce to the stove over high heat and reduce until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Slice the beef, arrange it 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 thoroughly searing the meat to lock in juices before embarking on a slow-cooking process that allows the sauce to thicken and develop its complex character.
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