Flemish Beef Stew

2 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 2 hours

362 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	ounces	salt pork	chopped
1	each	bay leaf
1	pound	beef chuck	cut in chunks
1	teaspoon	thyme
3	each	onions	thinly sliced
3	tablespoons	dijon mustard
1	teaspoon	flour, all-purpose
1	loaf	bread, french	stale
1 1/2	tablespoons	vinegar
2	cups	stout beer	or porter
1	sprig	parsley leaves
1	tablespoon	brown sugar	packed

Directions

Blanch salt pork in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and rinse well; pat dry. Transfer to heavy large skillet and cook over medium flame until lightly browned.

Remove from skillet using slotted spoon and reserve for use in salads or other dishes.

Increase heat to medium high.

Add beef to skillet in batches (do not crowd) and cook until well browned on all sides, turning with spatula. Transfer meat to heavy 2 to 3 quart saucepan.

Add onions to skillet, reduce heat slightly and cook until deep golden brown about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend in flour and cook about 30 seconds, watching carefully so flour does not burn.

Add stout and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Bring mixture to boil. Pour over beef.

Blend in vinegar, sugar, parsley, bay leaf and thyme.

Cover saucepan and simmer mixture for 30 minutes.

Spread mustard over bread. Press bread into stew. Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 1 hour.

Remove bay leaf and discard.

Serve immediately.

Serve with boiled potatoes, green salad and beer.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 153g

Amount per Serving

Calories 362 67% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.0g	41%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	52%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 273mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 22.0g	43%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	7%
Calcium	3%		Iron	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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