Belgian Beef Stew Recipe
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Belgian Beef Stew

By: Lavonda Hays  
"This is a wonderful, dark, beef stew that is great over noodles."

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 20 small boiling onions, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces dark beer
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Blanch the bacon for 1 minute in boiling water. Drain.
  2. Place bacon and butter or margarine in a large covered pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until bacon is browned. Add onions; cook until golden. Add garlic, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes; take care not to burn the garlic. Remove bacon mixture from pot, and set aside.
  3. Add beef to the fat left in the pot, and brown on all sides. When meat is browned, return bacon mixture to the pot. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add enough beer to just barely cover the meat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. Remove pot from heat, and stir in parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 439 | Total Fat: 24.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2005 by LIBBYDAVIS 
Well, this is just fair but strays too far from a true Belgian stew - we are going back to our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by gkenos 
This is the BEST beef stew recipe I've ever made! I don't know what it was, the beer,the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by KEVINEV 
I added lots more garlic and used Guinness as the beer. Everything was great until I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by AHN 
Having no idea what Belgium Beef Stew would turn out to be, everyone was pleasantly surprised... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Joan 
Really unusual but excellent dish. I mean, beer and lemon juice? With beef and bacon??? ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by Wonder Wanda 
I recently used this recipe for a beer-themed party. Though it takes 2 hours to cook, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by MATTHEW PERRY 
Too much bacon for our taste. It gave the beef a strong smoky flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by SHONAB52 
Very rich warming stew, although most British and Irish beef stews also use beer or stout in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MICROSIM 
Wonderful aroma, great with noodles MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHEYENNIGANS 
This is a tasty, rather decadent stew. Another similar recipe suggested topping it with... MORE

 
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