Flemish Stew | French bistro Recipe

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 butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted

Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Stir in chopped carrots and celery, cooking for another 3-4 minutes

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Increase heat to medium-high and add beef, browning on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat, cooking for 2 minutes

Pour in beer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot

Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low

Cover and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley

Cooking Techniques

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