Description
A delightful Belgian beef stew that blends tender beef, aromatic spices, and rich beer for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck (or brisket)
- 4 medium onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dark beer
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering your ingredients and chopping the onions, carrots, and garlic.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season beef and dredge in flour, then sear until browned.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Remove beef, add onions, and sauté until soft. Add garlic and carrots, cooking until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to the pot, add dark beer, brown sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover the pot to simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Taste and Adjust: Season to taste, and add broth if stew is too thick.
- Serve it Up: Remove bay leaves, ladle into bowls, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Best served with crusty bread and a green salad. It can also be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian cuisine, comfort food, hearty meal, Carbonade Flamande