Recipes with beer

Frijoles borrachos (drunken beans) simmered with bacon, jalapenos, Mexican oregano, and a bottle of dark Mexican beer. The Norteno classic, soupy and salty, served alongside grilled meats.

Having friends over? Try this succulent and scrumptious beef dish that will satisfy everyone's hunger!

Scandinavian-style meatball cakes made from ground veal and pork with cream and eggs, served alongside beer rice cooked in French onion soup. A hearty, pub-inspired dinner.

Homemade chocolate cannoli with beer-leavened fried shells filled with sweetened ricotta, chocolate chips, toasted walnuts, and orange and lime zest. An Italian pastry shop classic made from scratch.

Beer-battered hush puppies with cornmeal, self-rising flour, and chopped onions. Beer adds lightness and tang. Drop in hot oil, fry until crisp for pub-style cornbread bites.

Bread machine beer cheese bread with American cheese melted into beer and Monterey Jack cubes folded through. Push the start button and walk away. Beer-yeast bread with hidden pockets of melted cheese.

Rich cheddar beer soup made with Vermont cheddar, sharp New York cheese, beef stock, and a full bottle of beer. Roux-thickened with celery, leeks, and carrots.

This rich, creamy and chocolaty cake is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, serve this delicious cake at the end of the dinner or party as a sweet ending!

Chocolate chip beer cake with sour cream, walnuts, and a cinnamon-sugar swirl baked in a tube pan. Incredibly moist with a tender, dense crumb from the beer and sour cream combo.

Chili-beer brisket braised low and slow in chili sauce and beer for 3 hours. A tender, sliceable beef brisket served with its own rich cooking liquid over wild rice almondine.

Chicken calzones with feta, parmesan, fresh tomatoes, and basil stuffed in a homemade beer dough crust. Brushed with melted butter for golden, flaky edges.

Greek-style fried mussels marinated in ouzo then dipped in a crispy beer and Parmesan batter with yogurt. A crunchy, briny appetizer straight from the Aegean coast.

Beer-braised pot roast marinated overnight in dark stout with caraway, rosemary, and cloves, then slow-cooked until fork-tender. A German-Belgian style beef braise with a deep, malty gravy.

Chil-Beer Brisket of Beef Over Wild Rice Amad recipe

Fourby chili: a vegan black bean chili simmered in stout beer with peanut butter for depth, corn for sweetness, and broccoli florets on top for crunch. An unconventional, deeply flavored chili worth the slow cook.

German Brussels sprouts simmered in beer until tender, drained, and tossed with butter and salt. A traditional Bavarian side dish where the beer adds malty sweetness and tames the bitterness.

Spicy beer-batter hush puppies loaded with chopped tomatoes, green pepper, onion, and red pepper flakes. Deep-fried golden in under 5 minutes per batch.

Santa Fe red pork chili with coarsely ground pork shoulder, beer, stewed tomatoes, and layers of cumin and chili powder. No beans, no shortcuts. A thick, meaty Tex-Mex red chili simmered low and slow.

Beer float made with chocolate ice cream and a 12-ounce pour of beer in a tall glass. Two ingredients, ready in 30 seconds, and the strangest dessert-drink you'll ever love.

Honey grilled pork loin marinated overnight in beer, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, and honey. Slow-grilled with rosemary sprigs on the coals for smoky, sweet flavor.

Beer pancakes with molasses served with a homemade brown sugar and beer Pilgrim syrup. A hearty, colonial-inspired breakfast with malty depth and caramel sweetness.

Beer-braised beef with sweated onions and a hint of garlic, simmered low and slow until fork-tender. A simple Belgian-style stew that builds deep flavor from beer, butter, and beef alone.

Dilly beef salad with cubed cooked beef, stuffed olives, pickled onions, and green pepper in a beer and dill mayonnaise dressing. A tangy, cold meat salad for lunch or picnics.

Beer and cheddar onion soup with deeply caramelized onions, dark beer reduced to concentrate its flavor, and sharp cheddar blended into a velvety smooth base.

Old-world warm beer soup spiced with cloves, cinnamon, and lemon zest, thickened with milk, flour, and egg yolk. A traditional European comfort drink-meets-soup.

Sourdough pancakes made with active starter and beer for extra tang and lift. These Old West saloon-style flapjacks cook up golden with crispy edges and a tender, tangy center.

Southwestern chicken with a brown sugar, lemon zest, and cayenne dry rub, finished on the grill with a beer-mustard basting sauce. Overnight-marinated bone-in chicken with deep smoky char.

Beer and cheddar onion soup made with deeply caramelized onions, dark beer reduced by half, and sharp cheddar blended into a velvety smooth broth with a hint of nutmeg.

Simple beer chili with chili meat, canned tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder simmered low and slow for up to 2 hours. No-bean, no-fuss, just meat and spice.

Beer-battered fried oysters served in their shells over spinach chiffonade with mango remoulade. A tropical Cajun-Creole appetizer that turns heads at any cocktail party.

Beer-boiled shrimp chilled in a seasoned broth with bay leaf, peppercorns, and garlic. Serve cold with bowls of beer for dunking on a hot summer day.

First Alert Chili made with 4 pounds of ground beef, kidney beans, beer, and blended plum tomatoes. A big-batch chili loaded with cumin, paprika, and heat.

Easy drunken beans (frijoles borrachos) simmered with beer, jalapeños, garlic, tomato, and cumin. A smoky Tex-Mex side ready in 20 minutes.

Spiced beef roast braised in beer and beef broth with thyme, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Cubed stewing beef baked until fork-tender with mixed vegetables added at the end.

Holiday eggnog made with beer, brandy, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites for a frothy, light texture. An unusual spiked eggnog recipe with a malty twist.

Homemade garden pesticide using beer, garlic, hot chili peppers, and blended bugs to trap slugs and repel plant-chewing insects the old-fashioned way.

Mexican pork beer roast slow-roasts a 5-pound pork loin with beer, oregano, and coriander, served with a tangy tomatillo green sauce pureed with garlic, cilantro, and white wine vinegar.

Tender carrots braised in dark beer with butter and a touch of sugar. This German-inspired side dish is hearty, earthy, and ready in 40 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Five-alarm slow cooker beef chili with cubed chuck, jalapenos, beer, and a bold hit of chili powder and cumin. No beans, no tomatoes, all heat. Texas-style.

Irish cheddar crouton gives the tons of flavor and crunchiness into this delicious onion soup.

Flemish carbonades is a Belgian beef stew braised in beer with onions and garlic in the slow cooker. Fork-tender beef chuck in a thick, malty gravy.

Brisket chili built on beer, stewed tomatoes, and a fistful of red pepper flakes, thickened with masa harina and finished with a shot of tequila poured tableside.

Cabbage and celery baked in a creamy beer-cheddar sauce with caraway seeds. A hearty vegetable casserole that makes a satisfying side or a cozy meatless main.

Heidelberg meat loaf made with lean ground beef, torn rye bread, beer, caraway seeds, and celery seeds. A German-inspired twist on classic American meatloaf.

Whole chicken rubbed with a bold spice blend, stuffed with fresh herbs, and grilled on charcoal with beer basting every 20 minutes. Smoky, juicy, and packed with herby flavor.

Loaded Southwestern corn and cheese chowder with sweet potatoes, bacon, beer, green chiles, and melted Monterey Jack. Thick, creamy, and ready in 45 minutes.

Crawfish Kowalski tosses wagon wheel pasta with crawfish tails, kielbasa, and a beer-spiked cream sauce with cayenne. A bold Cajun-Polish mashup ready in 40 minutes.

Texas-style venison chili simmered with beer, chili powder, cumin, and masa. No beans, no tomatoes, just slow-cooked wild game heat thickened to a rich, spoonable stew.