FLEMISH BEEF STEW COOKED IN BEER
From Ruth Van Waerebeek's "Everybody Eats Well in Belgium." Use a rich, dark and slightly bitter beer, such as Rodenbach, or a dark Abbey ale. Serve with French fries or boiled potatoes, applesauce, and beer.
Provided by Belgophile
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the beef cubes with the salt and pepper and dredge with the flour. Shake off any excess.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the beef cubes and sauté until nicely browned on all sides. Work in batches so as not to crowed the beef cubes, or they will steam instead of sauté. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, if necessary. Transfer the beef cubes to a heavy Dutch oven.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 15 minutes. If necessary, raise the heat toward the end of the cooking time. It is important to brown the meat and onions evenly to give the stew its deep brown color. The trick is to stir the onions just enough to avoid burning them but not so often as to interrupt the browning process. Combine the onions with the meat in the Dutch oven.
- Deglaze the skillet with the beer, scraping with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits, and bring to a boil. Pour the beer over the meat. Add the thyme and bay leaves.
- Simmer, covered, over low heat until the meat is very tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Before serving, stir in the red currant jelly and vinegar; simmer for 5 minutes. This sweet-and-sour combination will give this hearty stew its authentic Flemish flavor. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 640, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 67.5
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ASAD BHUTTA
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again.
Deborah Machado
[email protected]This stew is so hearty and flavorful! The beer gives it a really unique flavor that I love. I served it with crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Khairul24 Amin24
[email protected]I've never made Flemish beef stew before, but this recipe made it so easy. The stew turned out amazing and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chun hua
[email protected]This stew was delicious! I used a red wine instead of beer and it gave the sauce a really nice flavor. I also added some mushrooms and carrots to the stew and it was perfect.
Witchbiitch
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it was perfect! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Shooshy Wolf (Theshooshy101)
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aarif Ansari
[email protected]I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.
Binita Ghimire
[email protected]This stew was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less brown sugar next time.
Abid Ishaq
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Akinwale Segun
[email protected]This stew was delicious! I used a dark beer and it gave the sauce a really rich flavor. I served it with egg noodles and it was a perfect meal.
Xamse Yare
[email protected]This is my new favorite beef stew recipe! The beer adds a unique flavor that I love. I also really appreciate that it's a one-pot meal.
Favour Olise
[email protected]I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again.
Rameez Hussain
[email protected]This Flemish beef stew was an absolute delight! The beer added a rich and complex flavor to the sauce, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.