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Slow Cooker Witch's Brew Stew

European cuisineBelgian cuisineSlow Cooker CuisineFlemish cuisine
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Slow Cooker Witch's Brew Stew

Witch's Brew

Prep: 25 min • Cook: 480 min. A slow cooker adaptation of the classic Flemish Witch's Brew, ensuring tender meats and vegetables melted together for a deeply flavorful, easy weeknight meal.

Preparation time
25 min
Cooking time
8 hrs
Total time
8 hrs 25 min
Servings
6
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2lb beef chucks(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1lb pork shoulder(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 4 pcs carrots(peeled and chopped)
  • 2 pcs parsnips(peeled and chopped)
  • 3 pcs celery stalks(chopped)
  • 1 pc yellow onion(chopped)
  • 4 pcs garlic cloves(minced)
  • 4 cup beef broth
  • 4 pcs thyme sprigs
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour(for dredging)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt(or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper(or to taste)

Instructions

Stew Preparation

  1. In a shallow dish, toss the beef and pork cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the floured meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. Remove browned meat and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, parsnips, and celery to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Transfer the browned meat, sautéed vegetables, beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to a slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
6
Serving size (imperial)
15.9 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (6 servings)
Calories650 kcal144.4 kcal3,900 kcal
Protein45 g10 g270 g
Fat38 g8.4 g228 g
Carbs35 g7.8 g210 g

Tips

  • Ensure all meat is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking in the slow cooker.
  • For a richer flavor, consider searing the meat in a cast-iron skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread for dipping.

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