Easy Flemish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Easy Flemish Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: 200 g beef chuck cut into cubes; 50 g yellow onion diced; 40 g carrot sliced; 1 piece garlic clove minced; 150 ml beef broth low sodium; 100 ml dark beer; 1 piece bay leaf; 10 g unsalted butter; 10 g all purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper ground

Easy Flemish beef stew with tender beef, carrots, and dark beer. A hearty and comforting classic.

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Discover this easy Flemish beef stew recipe with tender beef, rich broth, and dark beer. Perfect comfort food for cozy meals.

Recipe Details

Prep time

15m

Cook time

Rest time

Total time

2h 15m

Ingredients

Servings:

200 g beef chuck cut into cubes
50 g yellow onion diced
40 g carrot sliced
1 piece garlic clove minced
150 ml beef broth low sodium
100 ml dark beer
1 piece bay leaf
10 g unsalted butter
10 g all purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

Belgium

Instructions

Heat unsalted butter in a heavy pot over medium heat until melted.
Add beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Remove beef and set aside on a plate.
Add diced yellow onion and sliced carrot to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle all purpose flour over vegetables and stir to coat evenly, cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly For in beef broth and dark beer while stirring to avoid lumps.
Return browned beef to the pot and add bay leaf, salt, and ground black pepper.
Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaf before serving.

Tips

Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven for even cooking.
Brown the beef well to develop flavor.
Simmer gently to keep meat tender.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Serving Suggestions

mashed potatoes
crusty bread
steamed green beans

This easy Flemish beef stew is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.