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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 dark beer. 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
  

  • 1000 g beef (gîte, paleron, or macreuse) cut into chunks
  • 3 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 500 ml dark Belgian beer
  • 2 slices spiced bread
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheet or fryer for fries
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef chunks and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add sliced onions to the pot, stirring until they become translucent. Sprinkle with brown sugar and caramelize slightly.
  3. Return the beef to the pot, add mustard, vinegar, beer, bay leaves, and thyme. Place spiced bread on top, mustard-side down, and cover to simmer.
  4. Let the stew cook slowly for 2.5 to 3 hours on low heat.
  5. Serve the stew hot in bowls with a side of crispy fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a glass of Belgian beer and tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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