Recipes With Beer In It

You’ve heard of cooking with wine, but what about cooking with beer? The popular hoppy beverage has made its way into the food-trend scene, and for good reason: it’s delicious. From moist stout cupcakes and beer-battered tofu tacos to chocolate stout brownies and beer macaroni and cheese, we’ve compiled a list of the tastiest beer-infused vegan dishes to whet your appetite. So, raise your glass, but don’t take a sip. Instead, enjoy beer cooked into your food. Cheers!

Before you get cooking, it’s important to check that the beer you’re using is actually vegan. Sometimes animal products, like casein or gelatin, are used as fining or clarifying agents in the production process. But also, some brands use animal products in their beers. (Stouts, for example, are sometimes brewed with lactose, which comes from cow’s milk.) If you’re not sure which beers are vegan, before you head to the grocery store, check out our ultimate guide to vegan beer.

Once you’ve found the right beer, it’s time to get cooking. Just try to resist drinking all the beer as you go!

Cooking With Beer: Recipes With Beer

With baseball season in swing, beer-infused brats are the perfect addition to any Beer Day celebration. Do like Thyme & Love and cook your favorite Beyond Meat brats in a bath of your go-to summer brew for a flavor you won’t soon forget. Served between soft pretzel buns and loaded with all the fixings, dress up this classic with a side of potato salad (or even baked beans!) for the ultimate meal.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to experiment with your food, try these inventive sliders from cookbook author (and contributor) Jackie Sobon. Packed with barbecued beer cabbage (which involves gutting a cabbage, adding beer into it, and slow-grilling the beer-stuffed cabbage until tender and infused with hoppy goodness), the sandwich’s Asian-inspired barbecue sauce and bright daikon slaw make for an incredible handheld.

Another delicious culinary invention from the kitchen of Jackie Sobon, this Oktoberfest-worthy macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. The cashew-based sauce is completely swoon-worthy thanks to its luxuriously creamy texture and added oomph from the Golden Ale beer. We’d smother almost anything with it, but Sobon pairs it with perfectly cooked pasta and hearty chunks of vegan seitan bratwurst.

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Is it okay to drink alone if you pour the beer into a pot of chili? We say yes, which is why Minimalist Baker’s one-bowl wonder is our staple for nights spent curled up on the couch. Although the recipe serves eight, we find it’s best suited for the single lifestyle. Simple ingredients? Check. Easy prep? Yep (less than an hour). Freezer-friendly? You bet! Plus, the beer gives it a robust flavor, and the beans give this soup substance. Serve it in a pint glass for a festive touch and enjoy your party of one.

Beer and cheese is the harmonious adult equivalent to peanut butter and jelly, which might explain why Hot for Food created the ultimate gooey, cheesy, plant-based dip perfect for a movie night in (Seaspiracy, anyone?). The dip relies on potatoes and cashews for its classically thick consistency, while the beer, spices, and pickled jalapeños enhance its bold, complex flavor. The dip is poured into a bread bowl and topped with vegan cheddar, green onion, and coconut bacon, so forgo the accouterments and start ripping this bowl apart.

Those who say they don’t like tofu obviously have never had Kathy Patalsky’s beer-battered creation. The blogger transforms these bland bricks of soy into crave-able, beer-soaked bites that are simple yet satisfying when paired with pickled onions, cabbage, avocado, vegan chipotle mayonnaise, and hot sauce. The tofu is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tastes delicious inside a warm tortilla. We’re making extra to add to our salads, sandwiches, and Buddha bowls.

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Stout is an acquired taste, but everyone can learn to love its chocolate accents, thanks to these decadent vegan brownies. Concocted by healthy vegan dessert blog Chocolate Covered Katie, these guiltless brownies are fudgy, stuffed with chocolate chips, and are a surefire pleaser. Note: Katie highly recommends you let these sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving, so plan ahead and make these the night before. We won’t judge if you celebrate a day early by eating the batter.It’s not just limited to main courses and side dishes, either. Beer is so versatile you can use it to flavor bread and dessert.

If you’re not yet convinced of the power of beer in cooking, it’s fine. I’ll just let these dishes speak for themselves.

Having some people over for an impromptu get-together? Open a bag of chips or pretzels and make this super easy beer cheese dip.

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You can choose any kind of beer to use here, but consider what you plan to serve with the dip, as well.

The beer isn’t only added for flavor. The yeast in it works as an additional leavening agent that makes the bread rise.

Warm up your body on a wintery day with this comforting stew! It bursts with rich and cozy flavors you’ll crave again and again.

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Spiking soft pretzel with beer gives it a significantly bolder flavor. You can test this out by eating it side by side with a traditional pretzel.

Just think about all the things you can look forward to in this dish. You have bacon, cheddar cheese, broccoli, and beer.

I mean, sure, broccoli may not be at the top of anybody’s favorite food list, but it does give the soup a nice texture.

Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken

Tender and juicy pork chops and sweet caramelized onions are bathed in a rich gravy made of beer, brown sugar, and ketchup.

Just a spoonful of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream is more than enough. With this, you really get to savor the immense flavor of the beef.

First of all, just look at that beauty. Even just from the outside, with its dark crusty bark, you can tell this brisket is a bomb.

Beer Brats Recipe

Compared to the usual apple fritters, these guys have an even deeper and more complex flavor. And it’s all thanks to, you guessed it, beer.

In this recipe, you grill an entire chicken as it sits upright. To do this, you’ll place a half-filled can of beer inside the cavity of the chicken.

If the idea seems weird, just know that this process has the power to turn a simple dish extra moist and flavorful.

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The crushed pretzels give the caramels a nice textural contrast. Each bite gives you a nice combination of soft, chewy, and crunchy.

This ice cream float is for adults only. It’s perfect, because believe me, it’s the kind of drink you don’t want to share.

So we’ve already established that beer goes well with beef. But so does pork. It’s why this pork and beef beer goulash is phenomenal.

Beer Cheese Sauce

From the tender beef and pork to the rich and malty paprika-and-beer stew, this goulash is the epitome of German comfort food.

More importantly, it’s crazy good. The sweetness of the pumpkin plus the richness of beer and cheese equals a delicious, cozy dish.

Beer-braised carnitas are the perfect meat for tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, and more. Or, just eat it on its own with a fork.

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Asparagus isn’t the most exciting food out there. But turn it into tempura, and it might just be your newest favorite dish.

These recipes with beer are so tasty and full of flavor! From dip to chili to tacos, beer is the perfect ingredient to add to so many meals.

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Hey there! I'm Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! I share recipes for people who LOVE good food, but want to keep things simple :)

I’m Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.