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 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups amber ale such as Grolsch or dark beer such as Heinekin Dark Lager; 5 medium yellow onions, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 whole sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices day-old country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), or to taste; Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish; Slow cooker

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups amber ale such as Grolsch or dark beer such as Heinekin Dark Lager
5 medium yellow onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 whole sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 (1/2-inch thick) slices day-old country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), or to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Slow cooker

1
In medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt butter. Add beef cubes and saute, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned on most sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl (do not clean saucepan) and add flour, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine, then transfer to slow cooker.
2
In same saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup ale to boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Pour over beef in slow cooker. Stir in remaining 2 cups ale, onions, garlic, brown sugar, mustard, thyme, bay leaves, and cloves. Cover and cook on low 6 hours. Add bread and continue cooking until meat is tender and sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 hours more.
3
Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 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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