Recipe: Belgian Beef Stew 🍲

Description:

Indulge in the hearty flavors of this Belgian Beef Stew recipe, a classic dish that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Bursting with tender beef, savory bacon, and aromatic spices, this stew promises to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Follow this simple recipe to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 623.6
• Fat: 40.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 16.1g
• Cholesterol: 122.3mg
• Sodium: 1045.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 28.2g
  • Fiber: 3.4g
  • Sugar: 10.1g
• Protein: 32.8g

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

1. Start by dicing the bacon into small pieces.
2. Place the diced bacon in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it stand for two minutes, then drain.
3. Peel the small whole onions and mince the garlic.

Step 2: Cook Bacon and Onions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the diced bacon to the skillet and cook until it becomes transparent and limp.
3. Once the bacon is cooked, add the peeled small whole onions and minced garlic to the skillet.
4. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown.

Step 3: Brown the Beef

1. While the bacon and onions are cooking, cut the boneless beef chuck roast and beef round steak into cubes.
2. Once the bacon and onions are cooked, transfer them to a Dutch oven.
3. In the same skillet used for cooking the bacon, add the cubes of beef and brown them on all sides.

Step 4: Simmer the Stew

1. Transfer the browned beef cubes to the Dutch oven with the bacon and onions.
2. Stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, fresh black pepper, and nutmeg until the beef is coated.
3. Pour in the beer, adding just enough to barely cover the meat.
4. Bring the stew to a medium boil, then reduce the heat to low.
5. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer the stew for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

1. Just before serving, remove the stew from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
2. Serve the Belgian Beef Stew hot with cooked wide egg noodles.
3. Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley for an extra burst of flavor.

Enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of this Belgian Beef Stew with your loved ones! It’s a dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. 🥘