Recipe information
Yield
4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients
4
beets, peeled, cut into thick wedges
6
thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
1
/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1
/2 cup dark beer
1
/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1
tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
1
teaspoon aniseed
1
large head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely torn
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook beets in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, sauté bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 1/2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then beets. Simmer until dressing coats beets, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Arrange lettuce on platter. Top with beets; sprinkle with bacon.