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Microwave Beef Stew Belgian Style
Victoria Haneveer

Microwave Beef Stew Belgian Style

Belgium is known for its meat-rich cuisine, and you can get all kinds of wonderful meat dishes there including this typical Belgian beef stew which features garlic, light ale and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ lbs (675g) cubed braising steak
  • 3 large, thinly sliced onions
  • 1 crushed clove garlic
  • 1 oz (30g) seasoned flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 10 fl oz (300ml) hot beef stock
  • 10 fl oz (300ml) light ale
  • 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Combine everything in a microwave safe dish.
  2. Cover with a lid and microwave on ‘high’ for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir then microwave on ‘simmer’ for 90 minutes or until the meat is tender.
  4. Stir it every 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaves before serving.