Beer and Spiced Braised Beef (Draadjesvlees)

My Oma always told me that all you need is a Dutch oven and you can make a delicious meal. Of course, it’s no surprise the Dutch created the Dutch oven—a staple in most households these days—since they are the kings of slow cooking. Draadjesvlees simply means threaded meat and is typically cooked with various spices such as juniper berries, cloves and cinnamon. I add a bottle of “hoppy” beer to create depth of flavor and let the Dutch oven do the hard work. Serve the stew with Dutch potatoes, rice or pasta.