Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms

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A refined twist on Belgium's classic beef stew, simmered in Gist Craft Brewery's amber ale and featuring foraged mushrooms from Marolles' markets. This belgian-inspired beef ready in about 195 minutes pairs (240ml) Belgian amber craft beer, (680g) beef chuck roast, dried porcini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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.

★ 3.8 (11 ratings) Prep: 45 min Cook: 150 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut beef chuck into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, and toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply seared—do not crowd the pot.
  2. Step 2: Remove beef, add 1 tbsp butter to the pot, and sauté minced yellow onion and diced carrot for 5 minutes until softened. Add soaked porcini mushrooms (10g rehydrated in 1/2 cup warm water) and their soaking liquid, stirring to deglaze the pot.
  3. Step 3: Return beef to pot, add 1 cup craft beer, 3 thyme sprigs, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: While stew simmers, sauté sliced shiitake mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter until golden (5-6 minutes), then stir in brown sugar and red wine vinegar to create a glaze.
  5. Step 5: Remove thyme and bay leaves from stew, stir in heavy cream, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in mushroom glaze, then serve over mashed potatoes.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 195 minutes (45 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (680g) beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sablon Craft Beer Carbonnade with Marolles Mushrooms?

Belgian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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