Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew
Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew features tender beef simmered in malty brown beer with caramelized onions, thyme, and bay leaves, creating a deep, slightly sweet savor balanced by mustard and a touch of vinegar. A slice of bread melts into the sauce for body, yielding a rich, velvety gravy. Serve this comforting classic on chilly evenings with fries or simple greens.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Coat the meat with the flour.
- 2
In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Brown the meat in the butter, then add the onions and cook until they look glossy.
- 4
Stir in the water and vinegar.
- 5
Season with thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the beer.
- 8
Spread the mustard over the bread, then add the bread and the carrots to the meat.
- 9
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the brown sugar (two tablespoons is a minimum; many people like more).
- Calories 293.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.39 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.1 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 76.92 mg High
- Sodium 115.01 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.07 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.55 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.5 g Moderate
- Calcium 24.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.43 mg Moderate
- Potassium 117.79 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.21 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Flemish Style Belgian Beef Stew is a Belgian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Bread, and Brown Ale Beer. Each serving provides about 293.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew?
- It is a Belgian stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Bread, Brown Ale Beer, Brown Sugar. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew?
- Explore these Belgian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Flemish-Style Belgian Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
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