**Carbonnade à la Flamande: A Hearty and Flavorful Belgian Beef Stew**
Carbonnade à la Flamande is a classic Belgian beef stew that is rich in flavor and perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is braised in a dark beer, typically a Belgian dubbel or tripel, along with onions, herbs, and spices. The result is a tender and flavorful stew that is sure to please everyone at the table.
This article provides two recipes for Carbonnade à la Flamande: a traditional recipe and a modern recipe. The traditional recipe uses a whole bottle of beer, while the modern recipe uses only a cup of beer. Both recipes are delicious, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.
In addition to the two main recipes, the article also includes a recipe for Carbonnade Flamande Fries. These fries are a delicious way to use up leftover stew, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Whether you are looking for a traditional Belgian beef stew or a modern twist on a classic dish, this article has you covered. So grab your ingredients and get started on your own Carbonnade à la Flamande today!
"CARBONNADE à LA FLAMANDE" SHORT RIBS
Provided by Mathieu Palombino
Categories Bread Beer Beef Sauté High Fiber Father's Day Meat Beef Rib Cinnamon Simmer Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Wrap cinnamon stick, bay leaves, star anise, and peppercorns in piece of cheesecloth and tie to secure; set aside.
- Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until butter starts to brown. Sprinkle short ribs with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Working in 2 batches, add short ribs to pot and cook until deep brown on all sides, turning occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer ribs to large bowl.
- Add onion to same pot and sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add spice packet and Worcestershire sauce; stir 1 minute. Return short ribs to same pot; sprinkle with flour and stir 1 minute. Add ale, broth, and stout, then prunes and brown sugar; bring to boil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread mustard over bread slice, then place bread slice atop short ribs in pot, pressing to submerge bread into liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until short ribs are very tender and begin to fall off bones, stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours. Discard spice packet. Transfer short ribs to plate. Strain pan juices through large sieve set over large bowl; reserve solids in strainer. Spoon fat from top of pan juices and discard. Return juices to same pot and boil until liquid is reduced to 4 cups, 15 to 20 minutes. Season juices to taste with salt and pepper. Return short ribs and solids from strainer to juices in pot and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer short ribs and sauce to large bowl; sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- A brown star-shaped seedpod; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
CARBONNADE A' LA FLAMANDE
From Cooking Light, Nov. '05. Dark beer adds depth to this beef stew-like dish. Serve with noodles. A tasty, easy dish.
Provided by stgmngrjan
Categories Stew
Time 26m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal; shake to coat.
- Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon to pan; cook one minute. Add beef mixture; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove beef from pan.
- Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Return beef to pan. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add water and the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and cook 30 minutes or until beef is tender. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with parsley.
CARBONNADE à LA FLAMANDE
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Dry the beef and heat the fat in a 9- to 10-inch ovenproof casserole or pot until almost smoking. Brown the beef quickly on all sides, a few pieces at a time, removing them as they brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat and set aside.
- Reduce heat. Stir in onions, adding more fat if necessary. Brown lightly about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic. Set aside. Add stock to the pan and scrape up the brown bits and coagulated juices.
- Arrange half the beef in the pan and spread with half the onions. Repeat with the remaining beef and onions. Add enough beer to cover the meat. Stir in the brown sugar and bury the herb bouquet in the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Cook at a slow simmer (check occasionally) for 2 1/2 hours, until meat is tender.
- Remove from the oven and discard the herb bouquet. Remove beef and skim off the fat. Blend the arrowroot with 2 tablespoons vinegar and stir into the liquid. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened. Adjust seasonings. Return meat to the pan, stir and heat through. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1164 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CARBONNADE A LA FLAMANDE
There is something about cooking the classics that feels like coming home and this comforting Belgian casserole is a reassuringly simple recipe - I scarcely bother to sear the meat - that feeds a huge tableful of people cosily. And - always music to my ears - it is at its best if cooked ahead, cooled and then refrigerated before being reheated. A final note: it is the shin of beef that makes this stew so sweetly succulent; by all means substitute regular stewing beef, if you must, but it will never cook to the melting softness of shin. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Provided by Nigella
Yield Serves: 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 150ºC/130°C Fan/gas mark 2. Get out a large, heavy-bottomed casserole and, on the hob over a medium to high heat, melt 1 tablespoon fat, or warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the lardons and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-10 minutes, till they've crisped up a bit. Add the chopped onion, stirring well so that they're mixed into the bits of bacon, and turn down the heat to low and cook - stirring every now and again - for 10 minutes, by which time the onions will have softened. Stir in the allspice and thyme and then tumble in the cubed shin of beef and, for ease, with a pair of spatulas or suchlike, toss and turn the meat in the pan. Shake in the flour and stir to mix as best you can. Pour the stock into a large jug and stir in the mustard and sugar and then add the beer (if it will fit) before pouring this over the stew in the pan. Stir to mix then leave to come to the boil, add the bay leaves and salt and a good grinding of pepper, then clamp on the lid and stagger to the oven with the heavy pan. Cook gently for 3 hours, until the meat is fork tender, and - if you can bear it - let it cool, uncovered, before covering and refrigerating, then leaving it to bring joy to another day. Still, it's fabulous enough the day it's cooked and patience is an overrated virtue.
CARBONADE FLAMANDE
Steps:
- To a casserole pan add butter. When butter is hot stir in onions and saute until caramelized. Pour browned onions into a sieve over a bowl and let drain. Pour the fat from the onions back into the casserole and when the fat is hot add beef, and remove as slices become brown. Drain in the sieve with the onions.
- In the same casserole, stir in the brown sugar and add the flour. When a roux has formed, stir in mustard and add beer slowly to deglaze the pan. Add beef stock and season with salt and pepper. Pour liquid into a bowl.
- Layer the casserole with the meat and onions, making 3 layers of meat, sandwiching 2 layers of onions. Add a bay leaf and a teaspoon of mixed herbs on each layer of onions. Pour beef sauce back into the casserole. Add more beer to cover the meat if necessary. Bring casserole to a boil, cover and bake in a 300 degree oven for 3 hours. Skim off fat, season with salt and pepper and serve.
CARBONNADE À LA FLAMANDE (FLEMISH BEEF STEW)
This classic Belgian beef stew is known for its sweet-sour combination of caramelized onions and beer. Any dark Belgian-style ale would be a good choice here. As with most stews, the dish will taste even better a day or two after it's made. From Food and Wine.
Provided by Chef PotPie
Categories Belgian
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In an enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add one-third of it to the casserole. Cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 2 more batches of meat, using the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the onions to the casserole, cover and cook over low heat, stirring, until browned, 8 minutes. Stir in the flour until the onions are well-coated, then slowly add the beer. Return the meat to the casserole along with any accumulated juices. Add the thyme and bay leaves, cover and simmer over low heat, stirring, until the beef is tender, 2 hours.
- Uncover and transfer the meat to a bowl. Simmer the sauce over moderate heat until thickened slightly. Discard the bay leaves. Return the meat to the casserole and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with boiled carrots and potatoes.
CARBONNADE FLAMANDE
Cook a classic ale casserole with chunks of meaty beef
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate the beef overnight in the ale with the garlic and bay leaves. The next day, drain the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the meat dry with kitchen paper and toss it in the seasoned flour until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large flameproof casserole until hot. Fry the beef in 3-4 batches for about 5 minutes per batch, stirring occasionally, until it is a rich golden brown all over. You may need to add a little more oil between batches but make sure it is hot again before adding the next batch. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon to a plate and set aside. Don't worry if the bottom of the casserole is starting to brown, this all adds to the flavour of the finished dish.
- Lower the heat to medium and fry the pancetta in the casserole for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden. Scoop the pancetta out with a slotted spoon and set aside with the beef.
- Preheat the oven to fan 140C/conventional 160C/gas 3. Tip the carrots, onions and leek into the casserole and fry, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown - this takes about 12 minutes. Spoon in the tomato purée and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the beef and pour in the reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, scraping any sticky bits off the bottom of the pan, then add all the beef stock and bouquet garni to the casserole. Season with salt and pepper and bring everything to the boil. Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through. (The carbonnade may now be left to cool and frozen for up to 1 month. Add 100ml/31⁄2 fl oz more stock to the sauce when reheating.) When the beef is ready, taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you think it needs it. Scatter the chopped parsley over the top and serve straight from the casserole, with creamy mash or jacket potatoes and buttered greens or cabbage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 86 grams protein, Sodium 3.17 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Chuck roast or beef short ribs are good choices.
- Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
- Use a good quality beer for the stewing liquid. A Belgian ale or a dark beer like Guinness will add a lot of flavor.
- Don't be afraid to add more spices and herbs to taste. Common additions include bay leaves, thyme, and cloves.
- Serve the carbonnade with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side of bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Carbonnade a la Flamande is a classic Belgian stew that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. With its tender beef, rich sauce, and simple ingredients, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give carbonnade a la Flamande a try.
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