Flemish-Style Beef Stew with Beer and Onions

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Slow-simmered beef in a rich beer and onion sauce with carrots and potatoes. This belgian-inspired slow cooker ready in about 175 minutes pairs beef chuck, medium yellow onions, medium carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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 beef chuck
• 2 medium yellow onions
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dark beer
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes per batch), then set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 cup dark beer, 1 tsp dried thyme, and the seared beef. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 1.5 hours. Add 3 diced carrots and 3 diced potatoes, cover, and cook for another 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.