Flanders famous stew hutsepot, stoemp, with cabbage, sausages and pork belly

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine can be more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef and pork, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove meat and set aside; add onions, leeks, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Return meat to the pot; add carrots, potatoes, and herbs.

Pour in vegetable broth until ingredients are just covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.

Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary to maintain liquid level.

Remove bay leaves and thyme before serving.

Serve hot with mustard on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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