How to make Stoverij (Flemish Beef Stew) | Food Stories S02E05

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Dust the beef with flour and season with salt and black pepper.

Increase heat to medium-high and add beef to the pot, browning on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in the beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add bay leaves, thyme, and mustard, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.

Stir occasionally and add water if needed to maintain liquid level.

Once cooked, remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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