Belgian Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Belgian Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon, diced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 pounds boneless chuck, bottom or top round, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 large onions, sliced; 1/4 cup cognac or other brandy; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 bay leaves; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 12-ounce can dark beer or stout; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 3 slices country-style bread, crusts removed; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1/4 pound bacon, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds boneless chuck, bottom or top round, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large onions, sliced
1/4 cup cognac or other brandy
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 12-ounce can dark beer or stout
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3 slices country-style bread, crusts removed
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or ovenproof stockpot until brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2
Add the olive oil to the fat remaining in the Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and brown very well, a few pieces at a time (don't crowd the Dutch oven), removing them when done. Brown the onions in the remaining fat, remove, and set aside. Discard any remaining fat.
3
Reduce heat to low. Add the cognac and scrape up all the browned bits. Carefully light with a match and swirl to burn off the alcohol.
4
Heat oven to 325u00b0 F. Return the bacon, beef, and onions to the Dutch oven. Stir in the salt, thyme, pepper, bay leaves, garlic, brown sugar, beer, and broth. Spread the bread with the mustard and lay on top. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and place in the oven. Cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally. Before serving, skim the fat from the sauce. Stir in the vinegar.
5
KEEP IT: Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days. To freeze, place in airtight containers or heavy-duty zipper bags up to 3 months. When reheating, warm gently over medium-low heat.

414

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound bacon, diced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 pounds boneless chuck, bottom or top round, cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 large onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Belgian Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Belgian Beef Stew

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