Description
A comforting Belgian beef stew that combines tender beef with rich flavors of dark beer and caramelized onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 12 oz dark beer
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and sear it on all sides until beautifully browned (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Cook the Onions: After removing the beef, add the sliced onions to the pot. Let them caramelize, stirring frequently, for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Sugar: Stir in the minced garlic and brown sugar, and let them cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with Beer: Pour in the dark beer and scrape up all the flavorful bits stuck to the pot. Allow it to simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return the beef to the pot, mix in the Dijon mustard and bay leaves, and stir well.
- Timing is Key: Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 120-180 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Notes
Serve with fresh parsley and crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Can be adapted for slow cooker use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian cuisine, comfort food, hearty recipes