Beef Stew with Geuze Glaze
A rich, hearty stew simmered in geuze beer, featuring root vegetables and a hint of wild yeast complexity. This Belgian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Geuze beer, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, cubed Beef chuck
- 1 cup Geuze beer
- 3, peeled and sliced Carrots
- 2, diced Onions
- 2, peeled and cubed Potatoes
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 cup geuze beer in a large pot over medium-high heat until reduced by half, then stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp thyme. Add 1.5 lbs beef cubes and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Step 2: Add 2 diced onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 sliced carrots, 2 cubed potatoes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1 cup beef broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.
- Step 4: Serve with crusty bread and a side of pickled vegetables for a traditional Belgian touch.
