Flemish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Flemish Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped; 2 1/4 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup all purpose flour; 1 very large onion, sliced; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups canned beef broth; 1 cup beer; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 very large onion, sliced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
4 cups canned beef broth
1 cup beer
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
3
Reserve bacon drippings in pot.
4
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
5
Place flour in large bowl.
6
Toss meat in flour, shaking off excess and reserving remaining flour in bowl.
7
Heat drippings in pot over medium-high heat.
8
Working in 2 batches, add beef to pot and cook until just browned, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes per batch.
9
Transfer meat to large bowl.
10
Add onion and garlic to pot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
11
Add remaining flour and stir 1 minute.
12
Mix in broth, beer, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons thyme, and sugar.
13
Reduce heat to medium; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, scraping up browned bits, about 15 minutes.
14
Add beef, 1 tablespoon thyme, and 3 tablespoons parsley.
15
Simmer until beef is cooked as desired, about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Transfer stew to bowls, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley and reserved bacon bits, and serve.

1670

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped, 2 1/4 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 1/3 cup all purpose flour, 1 very large onion, sliced, 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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