Flemish Beef & Beer Stew Recipe

Name: Flemish Beef & Beer Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 lbs large onions, chopped; ½ cup flour; ½ cup sunflower oil; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; ¼ cup wine vinegar; ½ cup chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons thyme; ground pepper; 24 ounces beef broth, kept hot; 24 ounces beer

Servings: persons

4 lbs lean stewing beef
2 lbs large onions, chopped
½ cup flour
½ cup sunflower oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup wine vinegar
½ cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons thyme
ground pepper
24 ounces beef broth, kept hot
24 ounces beer

1
Preheat oven at 325 F degrees.
2
Cut stew meat into rather small pieces and roll lightly into the flour.
3
Heat oil, then stir fry meat, a little at a time, until golden.
4
Do the same with onion and garlic, adding more oil if needed.
5
Place everything in a 6-8 quart deep pan, adding the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
6
Mix.
7
Add hot broth and beer.
8
Cover and bake for 2 hours.
9
Remove pan from the oven, place it on the stove over medium fire, add balance of vinegar and bring sauce to boiling.
10
Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer.

1747

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs lean stewing beef, 2 lbs large onions, chopped, ½ cup flour, ½ cup sunflower oil, and more.

Yes, Flemish Beef & Beer 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Flemish Beef & Beer Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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