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Belgian Beef Stew

Belgian Beef Stew

Discover the rich flavors of Belgian Beef Stew, a hearty dish with tender beef, caramelized onions, and a savory beer sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg beef (gîte, paleron, or macreuse) cut into chunks
  • 3 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 30 g brown sugar (cassonade)
  • 500 ml Belgian brown beer
  • 2 slices gingerbread bread (pain d’épices)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • Fries (homemade or store-bought) for serving

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife for slicing onions
  • Frying pan or air fryer for fries
  • Frying pan or air fryer for fries

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  2. Remove the beef and set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, cook the sliced onions until soft and translucent, then sprinkle with brown sugar and let caramelize slightly.
  4. Return the beef to the pot and stir in mustard, vinegar, beer, bay leaves, and thyme, mixing well.
  5. Spread mustard on the gingerbread slices and place them mustard-side down on top of the stew.
  6. Cover and let the stew simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  7. While the stew simmers, prepare your preferred fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute chuck roast for the beef or use any dark ale in place of Belgian brown beer. Decant any leftovers into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, adding a splash of broth can help restore consistency if the sauce thickens too much. Elevate your stew by using a quality beer with caramel or chocolate notes, and don’t skip the caramelizing step for the onions; it’s key to achieving that signature sweetness!
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