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In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.","group":"Sear","title":"Season the beef cubes generously","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sear"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, add the sliced onions. Sauté over medium heat until they are soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the sliced onions","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Deglaze the pot by pouring in the dark beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the beef stock and cider vinegar.","group":"Liquids","title":"Deglaze the pot by pouring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Liquids"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the brown sugar, bay leaves, thyme, and cloves.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Return the beef to the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread the mustard generously on the slices of brown bread. Place the bread, mustard-side down, on top of the stew. Bring to a gentle simmer at 185°F (85°C).","group":"Simmer","title":"Spread the mustard generously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the pot and let simmer on very low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the meat is fork-tender. Occasionally stir gently to integrate the bread as it dissolves into the sauce. Remove the bay leaves, cloves, and thyme sprigs before serving.","group":"Simmer","title":"Cover the pot and let simmer","timerMinutes":150,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"}],"notes":"Traditional Stoofvlees uses a dark Belgian abbey beer like Leffe Brown or Chimay. Using brown bread spread with mustard is the secret to the perfect thick sauce and a balanced tang.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Belgian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Wooden spoon","Chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","mustard"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 425g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This stew tastes even better the next day. Reheat slowly on the stovetop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container once cooled.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water or stock if the sauce has thickened too much during storage."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fstoofvlees_6d5e951dce%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b5d2e226-3d6f-4022-83ea-e5094e787ec4","imageAlt":"Stoofvlees (Flemish Beef Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["stew","comfort food","beef","beer sauce","belgian cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Stoofvlees (Flemish Beef Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:54:06.731Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:54:06.731Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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