Flemish Beef Stew Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups amber ale such as Grolsch or dark beer such as Heinekin Dark Lager
• 5 medium yellow onions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 whole sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 (1/2-inch thick) slices day-old country bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon), or to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Slow cooker