Flemish beef stew with beer

Method

1. 1

   Preparing the beef

   Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it well in batches in a hot frying pan with a little oil.

2. 2

   Frying the onions

   Fry the onion rings in the same pan until they are lightly golden.

   5 min
3. 3

   Adding the liquids

   Put the meat and onions into an ovenproof dish, pour over the beer and stock, then add the brown sugar, vinegar, bay leaves and thyme.

4. 4

   Mustard bread

   Spread the bread slice thinly with mustard and place it on top of the meat so that it covers the liquid.

5. 5

   Braising in the oven

   Cover the dish and braise it in a 150 degree oven for about an hour and a half, until the meat is tender.

   90 min
6. 6

   Thickening

   Remove the bay leaves, mix the cornflour with a little cold water, then stir it into the sauce and simmer for a few more minutes.

   5 min