Description
A traditional Belgian beef stew that embodies comfort, warmth, and a touch of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 large onions, sliced into thin rings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Belgian beer
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3–4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the beef chuck into 1.5-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Add onion rings and caramelize for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the Belgian beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up brown bits.
- Return the seared beef to the pot, add the beef broth, brown sugar, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours over low heat until fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving hot.
Notes
Serve with crispy frites or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Consider garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian cooking, hearty meals, comfort food, Carbonade Flamande