Flemish Beef Stew

Health score
17%
Flemish Beef Stew
180 min.
6
504kcal

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This Flemish beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. The stew is made with tender chunks of beef chuck, slowly simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with dark beer and onions. The secret ingredient is the bread, which is spread with Dijon mustard and added to the stew towards the end of cooking, creating a thick and creamy texture. The result is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for warming you up on a cold day.

This recipe is a great choice for those who love traditional, hearty dishes. It's also a relatively easy dish to prepare, requiring just a few simple steps and a slow simmer to develop all of the rich flavors. The stew can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it with some crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

With its deep, savory flavors and comforting texture, this Flemish beef stew is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. It's a dish that's perfect for sharing with family and friends, and it's sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness. So, why not give it a try and transport yourself to the cozy kitchens of Flanders with this delicious stew?

Ingredients

  • lb beef chuck cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 24 oz beer pilsner-style
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.5 inch bread country-style
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • cups onion chopped (6 to 8 medium)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  bay leaves 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Pat beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add onions and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more.
  5. Add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer.
  6. Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. Simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours.
  7. Just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. Season with salt.
  8. Cooks' note:Stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat over moderate heat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories504kcal
Protein26.84%
Fat54.31%
Carbs18.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.69
Glycemic Load
5.71
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.383043478261%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.43mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
9.35mg
Kaempferol
2.13mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
37.92mg
Gallocatechin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:504.07kcal
25.2%
Fat:29.07g
44.72%
Saturated Fat:10.33g
64.57%
Carbohydrates:22.7g
7.57%
Net Carbohydrates:18.8g
6.84%
Sugar:8.17g
9.07%
Cholesterol:109.34mg
36.45%
Sodium:593.46mg
25.8%
Alcohol:4.42g
24.57%
Protein:32.32g
64.64%
Zinc:11.81mg
78.72%
Vitamin B12:4.15µg
69.24%
Selenium:38.08µg
54.4%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.39%
Phosphorus:373.67mg
37.37%
Vitamin B3:7.46mg
37.3%
Potassium:831.62mg
23.76%
Iron:3.86mg
21.46%
Vitamin K:20.41µg
19.44%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.28%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.06%
Vitamin C:13.9mg
16.85%
Fiber:3.9g
15.6%
Magnesium:62.06mg
15.51%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.84%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.6%
Folate:48.58µg
12.15%
Copper:0.19mg
9.29%
Calcium:85.31mg
8.53%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.85%
Vitamin A:96.37IU
1.93%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious