25 Recipes Starring Beer, So You Can Consume More Beer

Who doesn't like a good brew? We love the stuff so much, we found 25 great ways to put it in our food—from beer-battered onion rings to chocolate truffles.

Peden & Munk2/26Fish and Chips with Minty Mushy Peas
The two-step potato frying method is supported by science: The first phase cooks the potato through, without adding color; the second fry creates a golden, crunchy exterior.
Alex Lau3/26Steamed Mussels With Fennel and Tarragon
De Laurentiis uses Peroni, an Italian beer, for this 20-minute dish, but any light-bodied lager will work and make a perfect drink pairing as well.
Alex Lau4/26Tecate Skirt-Steak Tacos
Any fairly thin cut of beef will work with this marinade; try flank or New York strip.
Alex Lau5/26BA's Best Onion Rings
The secret to our best onion rings is a batter made with beer and club soda; make sure both are very cold before stirring into the batter. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Peden + Munk7/26Cheese Fondue with Beer and Bourbon
Ah, Babybel cheese, the fancy French chef’s secret weapon for fondue—it keeps the molten mixture from separating, and its unassuming flavor lets the Gruyère shine.
Alex Lau8/26Sea Dog
The sea dog (a fried fish sandwich) is not really a thing but should definitely be a thing because it’s that good. (If you’ve been to the Red Rooster on route 22 in Brewster, NY, you already know this is true.) The batter alone should become your go-to whenever you fry fish.
Ditte Isager9/26Beer and Cheddar Soup with Kielbasa Sausage
This rich and cheesy broth is satisfying on its own, but goes main course with the addition of seared kielbasa sausage.
Alex Lau10/26Tamale Pie With Mint Yogurt
Ras-el-hanout is a Moroccan spice blend that contains several warming spices (such as cinnamon and nutmeg) with a little ginger and chile for heat. If you can’t find it, use garam masala instead.
Jarren Vink11/26Beer-Braised Brisket
Serve the brisket with sauces, slaw, pickles, and rolls so guests can assemble into sandwiches.
Chris Fischer12/26Beer-Steamed Clams
Clams are inexpensive, plentiful, easy to cook, and delicious. And you barely need a recipe—once they open, they’re done.
13/26Man Buns
This will make more pulled pork than you’ll need, but who would be sad about that? Use the leftovers to make tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, pork stew—whatever your heart desires, really.
14/26Chocolate Stout Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Forget milk—stout is the perfect pairing for this cake. Serve glasses of the same brew you used in the cake batter.
