Belgium Beef Stew

4.20 (30)
⏱ 75 mins 🍽 ['8', '8 servings'] 🌶 belgian 🏷 Main course

This classic Belgian stew features beef cubes coated in flour and browned in butter before being slowly cooked. The rich broth is created with brown beer, onions, carrots, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves. A slice of mustard-spread bread and brown sugar are added for depth of flavour. It is a hearty winter dish, traditionally served with French fries and a side of green vegetables. The total cooking time is 75 minutes, yielding 8 generous portions.

Belgium Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 0.375 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 4 onions, diced
  • 1.6666699647903 cups water
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle brown beer
  • 1 slice bread
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method

  1. Coat the beef cubes in the flour. Heat the butter in a Dutch oven. Brown the meat, then add the diced onions and cook until they become translucent. Pour in the water and vinegar. Add the thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place the lid on the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Pour the brown beer into the pot. Take the slice of bread and spread the mustard over it, then add this along with the carrot pieces to the stew. Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for a further 30 minutes. Finally, stir through the brown sugar, using at least two tablespoons as many enjoy a sweeter taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories428 kcal
Fat28 g
Sugars7 g
Protein23 g
Sodium164 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course
Cuisinebelgian
AuthorEdda