Beer-Braised Beef Stew
A rich, hearty stew simmered with dark beer, root vegetables, and a touch of smoked paprika for a deep, authentic Belgian flavor. This Belgian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef chuck, dark beer, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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 dark beer
- 3 medium (diced) carrots
- 4 medium (diced) potatoes
- 2 large (diced) onions
- 1 small (finely diced) shallots
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp (fresh, minced) thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, shallots, and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add beef cubes and cook for 5 minutes until browned. Stir in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Pour in beer and bring to a simmer. Add potatoes, bay leaves, and cook for 1.5 hours until tender.
- Step 4: Adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.
