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-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs beef chuck, dark beer, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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: 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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