Straffe Hendrik Beer-Braised Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

A hearty, slow-cooked beef dish using the smoky depth of Straffe Hendrik beer and traditional Belgian spices. This Belgian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Straffe Hendrik beer, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 Straffe Hendrik beer
• 1 large, diced Onion
• 2 medium, sliced Carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced Celery
• 1 tsp dried Thyme
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Chicken stock

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3 minutes until golden.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef and brown for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cups Straffe Hendrik beer, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 sliced carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, and 1 tsp thyme.
3. Step 3: Bring to a simmer, then cook for 1.5 hours until beef is tender. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.