Shelly's Recipe

BEEF BRAISED IN GUINNESS

Category: Steaks - Beef

2 lbs round steak (at least 1/2-inch thick, cut into serving pieces)
3 tbsp olive or canola oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bottle Guinness
Sprig of thyme (or pinch of dried thyme)
Few strips of orange peel (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350.

Trim excess fat from steak, and slash edges to prevent curling. In a skillet over medium-high heat, quickly brown the steak pieces in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Lower heat to medium. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion to the skillet along with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and sauté until onion is transparent.

Pour the sautéed vegetables evenly into a medium baking dish. Place steak pieces in a single layer over the vegetables. Slowly pour the Guinness into the pan until steak pieces are just barely covered. Sprinkle in the thyme and orange peel, if using, and season well with salt and pepper.

Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Braise in the preheated oven for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until steaks are tender. Serves 4

NOTE: Good with baked potatoes.