Recipe for lamb stew with beer

It's the middle of winter—the perfect season for comforting stews. These slow-cooked dishes will warm you up and bring joy to your meals. At PerfectDraft, as proud northerners, we’re excited to share a delicious beer-braised lamb stew, inspired by the traditional Flemish carbonnade, with tender turnips.

 Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1.5 to 2 hours

 Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 500 g lamb breast
  • 500 g turnips
  • 1 onion
  • 30 g cooking butter
  • 33 cl Kwak beer
  • 1 bouquet garni (thyme & bay leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 4 slices gingerbread
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

  • Cut the lamb breast into small pieces and finely chop the onion.

 Brown the meat

  • Melt the butter in a casserole dish over low heat.
  • Add the lamb and onion, then sauté for a few minutes.

 Deglaze with beer

  • Pour in the Kwak beer and stir well.
     This strong, iconic Belgian beer with spicy and caramelized notes creates a rich, flavorful sauce that perfectly balances sweet and savory elements.

 Build the stew base

  • Add the mustard, stock cube, and gingerbread slices.
  • Stir until the gingerbread is fully absorbed into the sauce.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and the bouquet garni, then mix well.

 Slow cook the stew

  • Add a little water—just enough to submerge the meat without diluting the flavors. Be careful not to add too much water, or the sauce will become too thin.
  • Let the stew simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

 Add the turnips

  • While the stew simmers, peel the turnips.
  • After 1 hour of cooking, add them to the dish and cook for at least 30 more minutes until tender.

 Adjust the sauce & serve

  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk in a small amount of flour to avoid lumps.
  • Once the meat is tender and the turnips are soft, serve immediately.

 A simple yet flavorful dish, perfect for cozy winter meals!

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