Belgian Beer Beef stew recipe

Belgian beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: lager

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol content.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef stew meat

Lean beef reduces fat content while stew meat is often less expensive.

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

Season beef with salt and black pepper, then add to the pot in batches, browning on all sides.

Remove browned beef and set aside; add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add beef back to the pot along with mustard, brown sugar, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in Belgian beer and beef broth, stirring to combine.

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

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

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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