Can I use a slow cooker?

Absolutely! After browning the beef and sautéing veggies on the stove, transfer everything to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours—you'll come home to the most amazing aroma.

What's the best beer substitute?

No dark beer? No problem! Use 1/2 cup strong coffee plus 1/2 cup extra beef broth. The coffee mimics beer's deep, roasted notes beautifully.

Skip the beef and double up on mushrooms—cremini or portobello work great. Add extra potatoes and carrots too. The broth and beer (or coffee) still create that rich Belgian flavor.

Can I freeze leftovers?

You bet! This stew freezes like a dream for up to 3 months—just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently on the stove.

Authentic Belgian Slow Cooked Beef Stew

Name: Authentic Belgian Slow Cooked Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 carrots, sliced; 4 potatoes, diced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup dark beer; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Authentic Belgian slow-cooked beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cold days. This recipe brings out the rich taste of beef with a blend of herbs and vegetables.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, diced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup dark beer
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, dark beer, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, marinate the beef in beer overnight.
You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth if preferred.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Belgian