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Slow Cooker Root Beer Braised Beef Stew Recipe

February 18, 2013 By Donna 9 Comments

Root Beer Beef Stew

Root Beer Braised Beef Stew

Root beer as a braising liquid gives your soup or stew a unique flavor boost that makes you tastae it and say “Hmmm . . . what IS that?”

I laughed out loud when I saw this photo! Can you see my hubby/blog photographer reflected in the spoon? He was standing on top of the island in my kitchen taking this photo and, well, I’m sure he forgot about the reflection effect!

Anyway, Valerie Phillips, a friend of mine and fabulous cook/food writer, has a new book out – Soup’s On! – and this being soup weather, I want to make at least a dozen of her soups. Her recipes are so creative and so easy to put together. Since we are in for more frigid weather, I plan on making gallons more soup in the weeks to come! This is my spin on her Root Beer Braised Stew.

I used Henry Weinhard’s – it has always been one of our favorites with a strong vanilla flavor.

— posted by Donna

ROOT BEER BRAISED BEEF STEW

3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 diced onion
1 pound red potatoes, cut into chunks
1 pound baby carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
12 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced,
2 cups beef broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) artisan quality root beer (NOT diet)
1 can (12 oounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves

Sear the beef cubes in the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add to slow cooker. Add in vegetables.

Stir together remaining ingredients and then cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high for 3 to 4 hours.

Other flavorful twists on Beef Stew:

Mediterranean Beef Stew, Kalyn’s Kitchen
Short Rib Beef Stew with Ale, Simply Recipes
Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew, The Amateur Gourmet

Filed Under: Entrees Tagged With: easy beef stew, root beer beef stew, slow cooker beef stew, slow cooker soup, slow cooker stew

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Comments

  1. Nana says

    September 24, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Don’t know if it is artisan quality or not, but the best brand of root beer around here is IBC.

    Reply
  2. Meredith L. Eason says

    February 18, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I think I learned more how to cook a beef stew from this article. Thanks for sharing recipes.

    Reply
  3. Joseph says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    I’ve been seeing this stuff called Coney Island hard root beer in bottles at various stores in my area. I wonder if that would be even more interesting in this beef stew recipe?

    Reply
    • Donna says

      October 14, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      If you do try this, please let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  4. Kalyn says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:39 am

    Fun idea! I definitely never thought of this!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      February 20, 2013 at 8:58 am

      Kalyn – I know it does seem odd – BUt. Dark beer works great in Irish stew, so I decided to give this a try. Great flavor!

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I love the flavor of root beer in things. This sounds great! And that’s too funny about the pic hehe!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      February 20, 2013 at 8:54 am

      Ashley – do try this! The HUbs is so adorable!

      Reply

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