Beer for Dinner

• 1 1/2 lb. beef top round steak
  
• 1 (12 oz.) can beer
  
• 1/2 c. strong beef broth
  
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, rubbed.
  
• 2 tbsp. chili sauce (Szchuan)
  
• 2 tbsp. Lee Kum Sauce
  
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  
• 2 tbsp. cooking oil
  
• 1 c. cauliflower flowerettes
  
• 1 c. broccoli flowerettes
  
• 1 c. pea pods
  
• 1 green pepper
  
• 1 red pepper (opt.)
  
• 1 yellow pepper (opt.)
  
• 2 green apples, cored & sliced
  
• 1/4 c. cornstarch
  

Partially freeze beef and cut meat at a bias across the grain into thin strips. For sauce, add beer, 1/4 cup of broth, chili sauce, Lee Kum Sauce and brown sugar. In a wok add oil, add beef and stir fry for 2 minutes. Remove beef and add cauliflower and broccoli flowerettes and stir fry 2 minutes. Add pea pods, green, red and yellow peppers and apples and stir fry for 1 minute. Stir remaining beef broth into cornstarch and dissolve. Add the cornstarch slurry to the beef mixture and stir fry until thickened and clear. Return the seared beef to the sauce, serve with spatules, hot noodles or wild rice.

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• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/4 oz active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 12 oz bottle beer (we used Smithwicks)
• 1 bunch onions

optional add ins:

• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
• red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 400. Oil or spray a baking sheet. In a large bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, cheese (if using), green onion, yeast and flour. Add the beer and stir until a dough forms. Shape into a round loaf and place on the greased baking sheet. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf is slightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Thanks to Rachel

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