Stoofvlees Recipe | Traditional Belgian Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups Belgian dark ale (such as Leffe Brune or Chimay)
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 slices country-style bread, crust removed
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 tbsp red currant jelly (optional, for depth and shine)