While beer is a popular American beverage, it can do as much for an old recipe as wine, bringing out the natural flavors of spices and vegetables and tenderizing meat with it’s carbonation. Any type of beer can be used as a zesty ingredient; however, as a general rule of thumb, never cook with a beer you wouldn’t enjoy drinking. Experiment with your old recipes, replacing part or all of the recommended liquid with your beer of choice. There are not many cookbooks that include beer as an ingredient, but with a little experimentation you can surely spice up your old favorites with a new twist. Check out our amazing list of Recipes made with beer below.
Cooking with Beer 101
Replace one quarter part of the liquid base of your soup recipe with your favorite beer to bring out the flavor of spices and vegetables and to tenderize any meat you may have included. Use beer instead of marinade or water when steaming, poaching or marinating fish. Beer can also be used as the liquid base in fish or chicken batters, adding an excellent and unique flavor. Add extra flavor and life to your bread recipes by replacing all or most of the water required with beer. When baking bread it is best to use a light beer. A lemon or apricot beer adds a nice touch.
Liven up your breakfast by replacing the water in your pancake or waffle recipes with a quality stout. Top this breakfast favorite off with glazed strawberries and maple syrup, and you’re sure to have a new family favorite. Marinade chicken in a 50/50 mix of beer and your favorite sauce, such as teriyaki or barbecue sauce. Allow the meat to absorb the ingredients in the refrigerator overnight before grilling up the tasty chicken. Apply the marinade and beer to the meat while cooking with a pastry dish for a delicious summer favorite. When used for cooking, the alcohol in beer will evaporate, making these recipes safe and alcohol-free. SO let’s see some recipes with beer that you will simply love:
Recipes with Beer
Broccoli Cheese Beer Crepes offer an easy recipe for vegetarian crepes made with beer. Enjoy delicious broccoli-cheese crepes made for any special event or simply because.
Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup is an easy and fun family dinner staple that's great for a cozy night in. Enjoy!
This delicious Beer Cheese Dip Tear Apart Bread Bowl will surely please and impress all your guests! Your guests are sure to devour every last drop!
Grilled beer can chicken is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to ensure moist and flavorful chicken with an irresistibly crunchy skin.
Shredded beer braised beef sandwiches are an easy and quick recipe that require minimal hands-on work! Choose any toppings or condiments you desire!
Bacon Beer Cheese Dip is a creamy cheese spread perfect for parties or holiday charcuterie boards, featuring everyone's favorite flavors: bacon, beer and cheese! Serve this delectable treat alongside pretzels, chips or crackers to truly maximize its enjoyment!
This easy beer cheese soup gets its seasonal flair from fresh apples! Rich, creamy and ready in under an hour. Plus step by step photos!
Traeger Beer Can Chicken is an easy and hassle-free way to grill delicious chicken every time, using simple seasonings paired with your favorite beer!
Smoked Gouda Beer Burgers are perfect for summer grilling! Created by filling burgers with smoked gouda cheese, green onions and your preferred beer.
These Slow Cooker Beer Brats are perfect for summer! Grilled then slow cooked to perfection with onions, beef and brown sugar for the ultimate weeknight dinner option.
Mexican Seared Scallops with Beer and Chorizo is an easy, one-pan dinner recipe with Mexican flair - quick, convenient weeknight dining at its best! Boasting bold flavor from lean Mexican chorizo, this quick meal only requires 30 minutes from start to finish and makes an impressive statement at dinner parties or dates alike! Don't just limit this dish to weeknights though: this dish can easily become part of an entertaining menu!
Root Beer BBQ Ribs are delicious sticky-sweet-smoky treats. Perfect for feeding large gatherings.
Guinness braised short ribs are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or any day! Enjoy them now or later.
Add dark beer to classic beef chili for the ultimate satisfying stew! This beer and beef chili features sweet potatoes, corn, kidney beans and tomatoes for an unforgettable dish.
These Crockpot Root Beer Ribs are delicious! Made with just four ingredients and super simple to prepare.
Homemade crispy beer battered fish and chips served with tartare sauce make the ideal Friday night dinner! Try this tasty blue cod recipe.
If you love simple yet flavorful dipping sauces that pair perfectly with various foods, you will love my Creamy Beer Cheese Dip - easy, tasty, and fast!
Cheese Soup From Art of Natural Living Butternut Beer Cheese Soup adds some delicious and nutritional depth to a winter classic - think grown-up comfort food!
