Flemish Beer-Braised Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A rich, savory stew inspired by Flanders' traditional carbonade, slow-cooked with beer and aromatic spices. This Belgian quick recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, Belgian pale ale, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 cups Belgian pale ale
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in thyme and bay leaves.
3. Step 3: Return beef to the pot, pour in beer, and add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.
4. Step 4: Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.