Ingredients for - Belgium Beef Stew

1. Beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 pounds
2. All-purpose flour ⅜ cup
3. Butter ¼ cup
4. Onions, diced 4
5. Water 1 ⅔ cups
6. Fresh thyme 1 sprig
7. Bay leaves 2
8. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2
9. Brown beer 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
10. Bread 1 slice
11. Prepared mustard 1 tablespoon
12. Carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 2
13. White wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
14. Brown sugar 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Belgium Beef Stew

1 . Stage

Dredge the meat in the flour. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Brown meat in butter, then add the onions and fry until glazed. Stir in water and vinegar. Season with thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Mix in the beer. Spread mustard over bread, then add the bread and the carrots to the meat. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix in the brown sugar (two tablespoons is a minimum! A lot of people prefer more).