Brazilian recipe
Tender Beef in Savory Beer Sauce (Carne ao molho de cerveja)
Beef in Beer Sauce is a classic dish, valued for the tenderness of flank steak and the deep flavor provided by the reduced beer sauce.
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Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
thyme to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
800 g beef flank steak
1 sprig rosemary
salt to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
thyme to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
800 g beef flank steak
1 sprig rosemary
salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Flank steak and other cuts of beef can be found at your local butcher shop or supermarket meat counter.
Salt, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, and tomato paste are common pantry staples available at any grocery store.
Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme are typically found in the produce section of supermarkets or at farmer's markets.
Beer is available at liquor stores and most large grocery stores.
Canned goods like tomato paste are available at any grocery store.
Salt, vegetable oil, garlic, onions, and tomato paste are common pantry staples available at any grocery store.
Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme are typically found in the produce section of supermarkets or at farmer's markets.
Beer is available at liquor stores and most large grocery stores.
Canned goods like tomato paste are available at any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Trim the flank steak and season the entire piece of meat with salt
- Heat the oil in a pot and add the rosemary sprig to infuse the flavor
- Place the meat in the pot and sear 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 on low heat for 30 minutes
- Check the liquid level and add hot water gradually if necessary to maintain cooking
- Remove the meat from the pot and keep it warm
- Strain the sauce remaining in the pot
- Bring the sauce to high heat to reduce until it reaches the desired consistency
- Slice the meat, arrange it on a platter, and pour the reduced sauce over it before serving
Observations
This recipe transforms simple cuts of beef into a sophisticated dish. The secret is to brown the meat well before starting the slow cooking with the sauce.
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