Dutch Patatje Stoofvlees With Fries
Crispy fries topped with tender Dutch beef stew slow-cooked in beer and spices. Easy slow cooker recipe for a classic patatje stoofvlees.
Ingredients
- ⅔ pound onions halved and sliced into rings
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or squeezed
- 2 ½ pounds chuck roast cut into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 beef stock cube
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple syrup appelstroop
- 2 teaspoons paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis sweet soy sauce
- 1 ¼ cup dark beer bock or stout
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves stick them into the bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water, slurry, optional
- 3 ½ pounds fries
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Instructions
- Place onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.⅔ pound onions, 3 cloves garlic
- Lightly coat beef chunks with flour and place on top of the onions. Add butter.2 ½ pounds chuck roast, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons butter
- Sprinkle paprika powder, curry powder, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple syrup, beef stock cube, and kecap manis over the beef.1 beef stock cube, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple syrup, 2 teaspoons paprika powder, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis
- Pour in dark beer. Stir gently.1 ¼ cup dark beer
- Stick cloves into bay leaves and place on top of the mixture.2 bay leaves, 4 cloves
- Cover and cook on low for 7½ hours (or high for 4–5 hours) until beef is tender and falls apart.
- Mix cornstarch slurry and stir into the stew if a thicker sauce is desired. Switch to high for 30 minutes until glossy. Remove bay leaves with cloves.1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Prepare fries according to package directions until crisp and golden.3 ½ pounds fries
- Serve fries on plates or in bowls and spoon stoofvlees over the top.
NOTES
1. Can I use fresh fries instead of frozen? Yes, homemade fries are delicious here. Just make sure they’re fried or baked until golden and crisp.
2. Can I skip the beer? Yes, replace with beef stock, though the beer adds depth.
3. How do I keep the fries crispy? Serve the stew on the side or spoon it on top just before eating.
4. Variations
- Replace beef with pork shoulder or chicken thighs for a milder version.
- Fridge: Keep stew in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Store stew for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently. Fries: Always bake fresh; they don’t freeze well after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 1170kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1785mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Iron: 8mg
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