I Drove to Bruges for the Best Flemish Stew

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer provides a similar flavor without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken reduces fat content while pork can be more economical.

Heat a pan on the stove until it's screaming hot

Add beef to the pan in batches, searing it until browned on all sides

Remove the browned beef and set it aside in a tray

Use a mandolin to slice onions directly into the pan

Cook the onions for about 10 to 15 minutes until they are nice and brown

Pour in beer to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits

Add beef stock to the pan, aiming for a 50/50 ratio with the beer

Add bay leaves and thyme to the mixture

Add a splash of red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper

Spread Dijon mustard on slices of bread, then place the mustard side down into the pot

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2 hours, stirring halfway through

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