Belgian Beef Stew · Soups & Stews · Outpost Natural Foods

Ingredients

• 3 slices smoky bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2-1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 packages sliced button or cremini mushrooms (12 – 16 oz.)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 12-ounce bottle amber Belgian-style ale
• 4 – 6 medium carrots sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
• 1/2 pound parsnips, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (1-3/4 cups)
• 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf