Description
A classic Belgian beef stew simmered in a hearty sauce of onions, beer, and spices, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Belgian ale
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients together, chop onions and garlic first.
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a Dutch oven, season beef, and sear until brown on all sides.
- Sauté the Onions: Cook sliced onions with a pinch of salt until soft and golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Deglaze: Stir in minced garlic and pour in the Belgian ale, scraping up bits from the pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to pot, add brown sugar, mustard, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 120-150 minutes.
- Check and Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more mustard if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy once the beef is fork-tender and sauce thickened.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or soft polenta, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Belgian recipe, comfort food, cozy meal