Beer-Braised Beef with Caramelized Onions

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A hearty stewed beef dish with a deep, malty flavor from Belgian ale and sweet onions. This Belgian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Belgian Dark Ale, Onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sear beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, 8 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Pour in ale and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, then cover and braise for 1.5 hours until tender.
  3. Step 3: Skim fat, season with salt, and serve over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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