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-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, Belgian pale ale, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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
• 2 cups Belgian pale ale
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2, peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 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.