19 Stoofvlees from Belgium

beef

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and still flavorful.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic beer provides similar flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

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

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

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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

Pour in beer and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.

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

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

Cook for 2-3 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add carrots and celery in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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