Flemish Beef Stew with Beer

This hearty flemish beef stew is slow-cooked in rich beer, creating a deep and complex flavor profile. Tender chunks of beef are combined with aromatic vegetables and herbs, making it a perfect dish for a cozy dinner. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 120 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 140 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include onions, celery, black pepper, parsley.
• Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped for garnish)
• 1 tbsp thyme (dried)
• 3 medium carrots (sliced)
• 500 ml beef broth
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 900 g beef chuck (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 500 ml belgian beer

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
2. Remove the beef and set it aside, then add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, Belgian beer, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allowing it to simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 45 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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