Belgium Beef Stew Recipe - (4.1/5)

Ingredients

• 1 (2-pound) chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1 1/2 cup pearl onions, peeled
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (2.6-ounce) package beef demi glace
• 1 1/2 cup Oud Bruin-style beer, or a stout or porter-style beer
• 2 cup small red potatoes, cut in half
• 1 (8-ounce) package button mushrooms, cut in half
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar