Description
A traditional Belgian beef stew that’s deeply flavorful, hearty, and incredibly comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups Belgian beer
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Brown the meat: In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for about 4-5 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté the onions: In the same pot, cook the onions for 10-12 minutes until golden and caramelized. Deglaze with beer if needed.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Mix in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, then return beef to the pot with beer, broth, mustard, and thyme.
- Bring to a simmer: Increase heat briefly, then cover and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Check for tenderness after 2 hours; continue cooking if needed.
- Final seasoning: Adjust broth seasoning with salt and pepper as desired before serving.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: belgian beef stew, carbonade flamande, comfort food, hearty stew, slow-cooked beef