Flemish Beef and Beer

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 lbs round steaks
• 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 parsley sprigs, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled

• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325*F.

2. 2

   Heat half of the oil in an 11-inch saute pan. Add the onion and the garlic and saute over medium heat until transparent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer the sauteed vegetables to a small bowl with a slotted spoot.

4. 4

   Trim any fat from the meat and cut the meat into cubes; Dredge the meat in the flour mixed with the salt and pepper. Add the remaining oil to the pan (you may need to add a bit more) and brown the meat well on all sides.

5. 5

   Place the meat on the bottom of an 11x7-inch glass baking dish and spread the sauteed vegetables over the top.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with the parsley, nutmey, thyme, and bay leaf.

7. 7

   Pour in the beer and sprinkle brown sugar over all.

8. 8

   Cover and bake for 2-1/2 - 3 hours or until the meat is tender.