Belgian Beer-Braised Beef with Mushrooms

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A hearty, slow-cooked stew using dark beer, beef, and earthy mushrooms for a comforting Belgian classic. This Belgian beef recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs beef chuck, dark beer, and mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup dark beer, 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 1 tsp thyme. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.

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