Flemish Beef Casserole Recipe

Name: Flemish Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g chuck steaks; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 medium onions, sliced; 100 g bacon, diced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 200 ml beer; 275 ml beef stock; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar; bouquet garni; salt and pepper; parsley, to garnish; 1 (300 g) french breadsticks, cut into 6 slices; Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

750 g chuck steaks
2 tablespoons oil
3 medium onions, sliced
100 g bacon, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons plain flour
200 ml beer
275 ml beef stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
bouquet garni
salt and pepper
parsley, to garnish
1 (300 g) french breadsticks, cut into 6 slices
Dijon mustard

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy based saucepan.
2
Brown meat in batches, removing and setting aside each batch.
3
Reduce the heat and fry the onions and bacon until softened and starting to colour.
4
Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
5
Add the flour and stir, scraping the crusty bits off the bottom of the pan.
6
Cook until the flour begins to brown.
7
Stir in the beer and stock and bring to the boil.
8
Return the meat and any juices to the pan and the vinegar, sugar bouquet garni and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Stir well, then cover and simmer gently over a low heat for 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
10
20 minutes before serving, spread mustard over bread slices then push them under the surface of the stew.
11
They should rise to the top and are really nice finished in the oven or under a grill (broiler).
12
Serve sprinkled generously with parsley.

817

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Protein

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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.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g chuck steaks, 2 tablespoons oil, 3 medium onions, sliced, 100 g bacon, diced, and more.

Yes, Flemish Beef Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Flemish Beef Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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