Poor Man'S Baked Beef In Beer Sauce Belgian Style

Name: Poor Man'S Baked Beef In Beer Sauce Belgian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef, cut to large pieces; 4 -5 tablespoons flour (enough to fry beef); 6 cups onions, chopped coarsely; 8 carrots, peeled and sliced coarsely; 6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled and crashed; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar; salt and pepper (to taste); 4 tablespoons oil (for frying, more or less as needed); 3 (12 ounce) cans beer (light or regular)

Servings: persons

1
Coat beef in flour. Discard any unused flour if any.
2
Fry floured beef in skillet in medium hot oil on each side until nice and browned.
3
Remove beef and arrange it evenly across the bottom of a deep metal or glass casserole pan.
4
Reheat the skillet where there are still pan drippings after frying the beef.
5
Fry onions until transparent.
6
Remove onions and distribute over beef in casserole dish.
7
Slice raw (peeled or unpeeled) carrots and raw garlic cloves rough sliced, over top of the fried beef/ onion in the casserole dish.
8
In a mixing bowl or container, combine remaining ingredients (sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and beer).
9
Pour beer mixture over beef and vegetables in casserole dish.
10
Bake covered with aluminum foil for 2-3 hours at on medium-low (275 or 300 degrees) until meat is very tender and the other ingredients form a thick, rich sauce around the beef. Slow cooking is what makes this recipe work.
11
The beef comes out very rich, tender and with an amazing, rich beefy flavor. It is delicious served over buttered noodles with parsley, or it can be accompanied by skillet fried potatoes or even french fries.

1835

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

113

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef, cut to large pieces, 4 -5 tablespoons flour (enough to fry beef), 6 cups onions, chopped coarsely, 8 carrots, peeled and sliced coarsely, and more.

Yes, Poor Man'S Baked Beef In Beer Sauce Belgian Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!