Description
A traditional Belgian beef stew simmered slowly with caramelized onions and rich Belgian ale for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket
- 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups Belgian ale (or stout)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2–3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by cutting the beef into 1.5-inch cubes and seasoning them generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium to high heat and brown the beef on all sides (4-5 minutes per batch).
- Caramelize the onions: In the same pot, add the butter, toss in the onions, and cook until golden and caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
- Combine ingredients: Return the beef to the pot, add brown sugar, beer, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Simmer away: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and let cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the sauce: If desired, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it into the stew.
- Finishing touches: Remove thyme and bay leaf before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes, and pair with the same beer used in cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Belgian stew, comfort food, beef recipes, hearty meals, slow-cooked beef