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Celebration Ale Braised Steak

Celebration Ale Braised Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach 

Published on September 25th 2025 by SNBC
Yield
6 Servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Difficulty
Medium

Celebration works as a tenderizer in this recipe, turning your braised steak into tender morsels of goodness. Complete with a mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and sauteed spinach, it’s what winter dreams are made of.

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INGREDIENTS

Braised Steak
  • 2.5 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1.5″ chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1½ cups Celebration Ale
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Mashed Potatoes
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt, to taste
Sautéed Spinach
  • 6 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Braise the Steak
STEP 1

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

STEP 2

While Dutch Oven is heating, season beef with salt & pepper

STEP 3

Working in batches, sear the beef until well-browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

STEP 4

In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper for 5–7 minutes, until softened.

STEP 5

Stir in mushrooms and tomato paste; cook for 2 more minutes.

STEP 6

Deglaze with Celebration Ale, scraping up browned bits.

STEP 7

Return beef to the pot. Add diced tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a simmer.

STEP 8

Cover and braise over low heat (or transfer to a 325°F oven) for 1½ to 2 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

STEP 9

Optional: Thicken with flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water, if desired. 

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
STEP 1

Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

STEP 2

Drain and mash with butter and warm milk or cream until smooth.

STEP 3

Season to taste and keep warm.

Sauté the Spinach
STEP 1

In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat.

STEP 2

Add garlic and sauté until just fragrant (about 30 seconds).

STEP 3

Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted. Season to taste.

SERVE

Plate a generous scoop of mashed potatoes. Top with a ladle of braised steak and rich ale gravy. Garnish with a small mound of sautéed spinach.

Allergen Information
  • Allium: Contains onions and garlic
  • Nightshades: Contains tomatoes, bell peppers, and potatoes
  • Gluten: May be present in Celebration Ale
  • Dairy: Present in mashed potatoes and optional in spinach