Description
A cozy Belgian beef stew featuring tender beef, dark beer, and caramelized onions—perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck (or brisket)
- 4 medium onions
- 3 cups dark Belgian beer
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut the beef into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until golden crusted.
- Sauté the onions in the same pot until soft and translucent; add garlic later to avoid burning.
- Create the base by dissolving brown sugar, integrating mustard, and adding beer to scrape up flavors.
- Combine the beef, stock, bay leaves, and thyme, then simmer on low for 2 to 3 hours.
- Adjust seasonings just before serving to taste.
Notes
Serve with buttery mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian recipe, comfort food, Carbonade Flamande, hearty meal