Description
A hearty and flavorful Belgian-style beef stew, slow-cooked to perfection with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Belgian ale (or any dark beer)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Transfer the browned beef, sautéed onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Add the carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth, Belgian ale, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the stew before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg