Limbourgian Beer Stew

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 6
Slow-cooked beef stew with a unique Limburgian twist
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Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g beef steaks
250 g onions , roughly chopped
2 slices peperkoek ( spiced bread )
1 slice bread , spread with a liberal amount of appelstroop ( thick apple syrup )
25 g butter
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
200 ml vinegar ( usually apple vinegar , though white wine vinegar works very well also )
150 ml dark beer ( Belgian )
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
10 -15 peppercorns
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
540
Sugar
7g
Fat
25g
Limbourgian beer stew is a traditional Belgian dish that has been enjoyed in the Limburg region for centuries. This slow-cooked stew combines tender beef with dark Belgian beer, vinegar, and unique spices like peppercorns and cloves, creating a delicious and complex flavor profile. The addition of peperkoek (spiced bread) and appelstroop (thick apple syrup) add subtle sweetness and depth to the stew. It's a perfect meal to share with family and friends on a cold winter night, paired with a crusty baguette and a glass of red wine.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
2.Cut the beef steaks into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
3.Melt the butter in a large, oven-proof pot and add the beef, cooking until browned.
4.Remove the beef and sauté the onions until golden brown.
5.Add the flour and stir to create a roux.
6.Add the vinegar and beer, then stir to create a smooth sauce.
7.Add the beef back to the pot, along with the peperkoek and bread spread with appelstroop.
8.Tie the cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth and add it to the pot.
9.Cover and cook in the oven for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.

PROS

This hearty stew is a perfect cold-weather meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

The unique combination of spices and ingredients creates a rich, complex flavor that will impress your taste buds.

CONS

This stew takes several hours to cook, so it’s not a quick weeknight meal.

However, the preparation is minimal, and the stew can be left in the oven to cook while you attend to other tasks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass.
However, this stew should be enjoyed in moderation due to its high calorie and fat content.

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