Description
A traditional Belgian stew made with tender beef, dark beer, and aromatic herbs, perfect for warm gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cups Belgian dark beer
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: In the same pot, add the butter and onions, cooking until soft and golden, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add sugar and beer: Stir in the brown sugar, then pour in the dark beer, scraping up brown bits from the pot and allowing the mixture to reduce by half.
- Combine ingredients: Reduce heat to low and add the seared beef back to the pot with beef stock, Dijon mustard, thyme, bay leaves, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Simmer it down: Cover and let simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
- Check for doneness: The beef should easily fall apart; if not, cook longer.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, bread for dipping, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with parsley for added color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian cuisine, comfort food, hearty meals, traditional recipes