Description
This Belgian-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The tender beef is braised in a rich Belgian ale sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve this ultimate comfort food with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 900 g (2 lb) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 ml (2 cups) dark Belgian ale
- 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 163°C (325°F).
- Prepare the beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then coat evenly in flour.
- Brown the beef: Brown the beef in batches in a Dutch oven.
- Cook the bacon: Cook bacon until crisp, then remove and set aside.
- Caramelize onions: Cook onions in remaining fat until deeply caramelized.
- Deglaze the pot: Add garlic and half the beer to deglaze the pot.
- Add remaining ingredients: Return beef and bacon to the pot along with remaining beer, beef stock, and seasonings.
- Braise in the oven: Cover and braise in the oven for about 1½ hours.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a rich Belgian ale for authentic flavor.
- Serve with fries, bread, potatoes, or noodles.
- Flavors develop more the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow-braised
- Cuisine: Belgian (Flemish)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
