Belgium Beef Stew

Stew meat is dredged in flour, browned in butter, and then simmered in a broth flavored with brown beer, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. This is a traditional dish from the Flemish cuisine, and it is a winter favorite. Best served with French fries and a salad or some green beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 428 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dredge the meat in the flour. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Brown meat in butter, then add the onions and fry until glazed. Stir in water and vinegar. Season with thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in the beer. Spread mustard over bread, then add the bread and the carrots to the meat. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix in the brown sugar (two tablespoons is a minimum! A lot of people prefer more).