Brugse Zot Beef Carbonade
A rich, beer-infused beef stew with caramelized onions and herbs, inspired by Bruges’ iconic Brugse Zot beer. This Belgian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Brugse Zot beer, Onion 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
- 12 oz Brugse Zot beer
- 1, sliced Onion
- 3, sliced Carrots
- 2 stalks, sliced Celery
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp, fresh Thyme
- 1 Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 sliced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp tomato paste to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are golden.
- Step 3: Return beef to the pot, add 12 oz Brugse Zot beer, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 sliced carrots and 2 sliced celery stalks, cooking for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Garnish with thyme and serve with mashed potatoes.
