Description
A traditional Belgian beef stew simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck (or brisket)
- 2 large onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups dark beer (like a Belgian ale or stout)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions into thin slices and mincing the garlic.
- Brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat with butter, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Caramelize the onions in the same pot with a pinch of salt, cooking for about 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of dark beer, scraping the brown bits off the bottom.
- Bring it all together by adding the browned beef, remaining beer, broth, sugar, mustard, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Final touches include tasting for seasoning, removing bay leaves, and thickening the sauce if desired.
Notes
This dish is even better the next day after the flavors have melded. Pair with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian cuisine, comfort food