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Kenyan Bitter Beer Braised Cacao Beef
A hearty German-inspired beef stew made with Kenyan coffee, Bitter beer, and Cacao, perfect for a cold winter night.
⏱170 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs Beef stew meat
- ●2 tbsp Kenyan coffeebrewed and reduced to a thick paste
- ●1 cup Bitter beerany German-style lager or pilsner works well
- ●2 tbsp Cacao powder
- ●1 large, chopped Onion
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1 tsp Caraway seeds
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the coffee paste, beer, cacao powder, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 6
Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 7
Return the beef to the pot and cover with a lid.
- 8
Transfer the pot to the oven and braise the beef for 2.5 hours, or until tender.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.