DUTCH BEEF AND ONION STEW (HACHéE)

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This is a fairly basic recipe for a common stew that you'll find among most Dutch households. It's more of a 'down home cooking' style of recipe that not all restaurants serve, but most families have their favorite version of this recipe. All the warm spices, especially the cloves and juniper berries, add a wonderful touch to...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Beef

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 large yellow onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
4 juniper berries
10 whole black peppercorns
2 cardamom pods (or 1/2 tsp ground cardamom)
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown the beef on all sides, working in batches so as not to overcrowd. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside. Leave the browned bits in the pan.
  • 2. Add the onions to the Dutch oven, adding more butter if needed, and cook until onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add the flour and stir until combined. Add the browned beef to the onions, stir to combine, and cover with the beef stock just until covered. Add the seasonings and red wine vinegar, stir to combine.
  • 3. Increase the heat and bring the stew to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover Dutch oven, and let it simmer for 2½ hours.
  • 4. Uncover, season to taste with additional salt, pepper and red wine vinegar. Let simmer for another 30 minutes to further thicken the stew.
  • 5. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, and add a side of braised red cabbage.

Shakoor Baloch
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I've made this stew several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


SHaD Op
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The onions and carrots are so tender that they're almost like candy.


Olatunde Abigail
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I love the way the onions caramelize in this stew. They add so much flavor.


Hamid Miah
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Salahuddin Salisu
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Jaaliyah harrison
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


NK Tube2
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Thabang Thabang
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. You can cook it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Shahab janjua
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or spices to taste.


Pretty Daba
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This stew is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter day.


Dr Mike
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I've never made Dutch beef and onion stew before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Jibrail Ansari
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The onions are so caramelized that they're almost like candy.


Twaliq Chim
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I love that this recipe can be made in a slow cooker. It's so convenient to be able to just throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day.


Sani Abbas
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beef.


M Riwan
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I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.


Kristina Feldman
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and it just warms you up from the inside out.


Ikbal Shuvo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but they come together to create a truly delicious dish.


Lynette Singh
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This is my go-to recipe for Dutch beef and onion stew. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Shaukat Shekh
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it.


Patricia Byrd
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This Dutch beef and onion stew is a warm and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is so tender and the onions are caramelized to perfection. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the whole dish is just so comforting.