Flemish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Flemish Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 lb onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups); 3 Turkish or 1 1/2 California bay leaves; 2 (12-oz) bottles pilsner-style beer such as Budweiser; 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread

Servings: persons

2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 lb onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups)
3 Turkish or 1 1/2 California bay leaves
2 (12-oz) bottles pilsner-style beer such as Budweiser
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread

1
Pat beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add onions and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more.
4
Add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer.
5
Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. Simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours.
6
Just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. Season with salt.

830

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Flemish 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.

Flemish Beef Stew

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