Description
A hearty and flavorful Belgian-style slow-cooked beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal.
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
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup Belgian ale (or any dark beer)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 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 until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a slow cooker, combine the browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, carrots, potatoes, and celery.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth, Belgian ale, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For 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.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or peas for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg