What Is Beer and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about beer and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 431 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 can (356g)Food group
Beer is a member of the Beverages US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does beer weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 can | 356 grams |
| 1 fl oz | 29 grams |
Related
Beverages
| In Chinese: | 啤酒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la bière | |
| en español: | la cerveza |
Recipes using beer
There are 431 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Grilled Pork
Beer-marinated grilled pork with lemon pepper seasoning. A two-ingredient marinade that works for ribs, chops, or roasts with an overnight beer soak for tender, flavorful meat.
Chili Con Cervesa
Chili con cervesa simmers ground beef and kidney beans in a beer-spiked tomato base with chili powder, garlic, and oregano. A pantry-friendly chili with deep malty flavor from a full bottle of beer.
Fried Ice Cream
Mexican restaurant-style fried ice cream with rock-hard ice cream balls coated in crushed cornflakes, dipped in beer batter, and flash-fried at 375°F until golden. Crisp shell, frozen center, the showstopper dessert.
The Basic I-Hate-To-Cook Muffins
Two-ingredient beer muffins with biscuit baking mix and a cup of beer. The fastest, laziest from-scratch [muffin](/recipes/muffins) recipe ever, ready in 30 minutes.
Caraway Burgers
Caraway burgers marinate seasoned beef patties in beer for 3 hours before grilling. A German-leaning burger with the licorice-pepper note of caraway and a malty tenderized bite.
Delicious Beer Soup with Cheese
Beer cheese soup with carrots, celery, and a warm spice blend of cumin, nutmeg, and cloves. Sour cream stirred in at the finish, melting cheese on top. Lighter and more aromatic than classic beer cheese.
Country Whole Wheat Bread
Hearty country whole wheat bread enriched with beer, wheat germ, honey, and molasses. Two dense, malty-sweet loaves with a tender crumb. Slice thick for sandwiches or toast with butter.
Chernobyl Chili
Chernobyl Chili: a big-batch ground beef and red kidney bean chili with 4 tablespoons of chili powder and serious heat. Cooked in the microwave then served from the crockpot. Built for a crowd.
Danish Pancakes
Traditionally a dessert, these delicious filled pancakes may also be served at brunch.
Pear & Lamb Kebabs With Harpoon Ale-Rosemary Pan Sauce
To make the kebabs, you’ll need eight 10-inch wooden or bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes. Metal skewers may overcook the lamb, so use only metal if you like your meat well done.
Arcadian Eight Bean Chili
Arcadian eight bean chili packs six bean varieties, ground beef, bacon, and dried poblanos into a smoky simmered crowd-feeder. Cinnamon and coriander give this chili an unexpected depth.
Pork Chops in Onion Sauce
German-style pork chops braised in beer and beef broth with sliced onions, thickened into a rich gravy. Served with Brussels sprouts and boiled potatoes.
Spicy Steamed Mussels
The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.
Quick Onion Cheese Bread
No-yeast beer bread with cheddar cheese, scallions, and sesame seeds. A quick bread loaf that needs no kneading or rising, just stir and bake.
Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup
Broccoli cheddar beer soup builds a thick roux-based pot with two pounds of melted cheddar, beef stock, and a splash of beer stirred in just before serving. Pub-style soup at home.
Butterfield Stageline Chili
Butterfield Stageline chili: hand-chopped brisket and ground pork simmered slow with green chiles, tequila, beer, and toasted spices. Texas-style crowd feeder.
Irish Pumpkin Pie
Irish pumpkin pie made with stout or Guinness beer in place of evaporated milk, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and pumpkin puree. A boozy holiday twist on the Thanksgiving classic.
Baby Doe's Bacon Cheese Soup
Bacon, beer, and cheese soup blends Cheez Whiz with a cornstarch-thickened milk base, finished with smoky bacon and a splash of beer. A 1980s ski-lodge favorite.
True Texas Chili
True Texas chili with ground beef, beer, jalapeños, whole tomatoes, and a heavy chili powder hit. No beans, no fillers, classic Lone Star style chili con carne.
Baked Beer Burgers
Juicy baked beer burgers seasoned with chili sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and onion soup mix, then basted with beer in the oven. No grill needed. Ready in 45 minutes, serves 6.
Best Beer Cheese Soup
Beer cheese soup blends sharp cheddar with a full bottle of beer, chicken broth, paprika, and Tabasco for a Wisconsin-style pub bowl. Finished with heavy cream and topped with buttered popcorn. The bar-snack take on cream soup.
Pastrami Sandwich
Added sliced Provolone, which I melted over the top under the broiler and made the sandwiches in pita pockets. Delicious!
Black Bean & Cashew Chili
Vegan black bean and cashew chili with jalapeño, Anaheim chiles, and a splash of beer. Cashews lend hearty body to this meatless chili. Top with avocado, cilantro, and crisp tortilla chips.
