Indulge in the rich flavors of Carbonnade, a classic Belgian beef stew that embodies the essence of comfort food. This hearty dish, pronounced "kar-boh-naad," is a symphony of tender beef braised in a flavorful broth infused with beer, mustard, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Served with a side of crispy mustard croutons, Carbonnade elevates the humble stew to a culinary masterpiece.
This versatile dish offers a delightful variation known as Carbonade Flamande, which incorporates the tangy sweetness of brown sugar and the savory depth of prunes. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the recipe for Vegetarian Carbonnade provides a satisfying plant-based alternative, featuring hearty mushrooms and vegetables braised in a flavorful broth.
And for those who seek a taste of tradition, the Authentic Belgian Carbonnade Flamande recipe takes you on a culinary journey to the heart of Belgium. With its meticulous attention to detail and the use of traditional ingredients, this recipe promises an authentic taste experience that captures the essence of Belgian cuisine.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these Carbonnade recipes offer a range of options to suit your culinary skills and preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavorful adventure with every bite of this Belgian classic.
CARBONNADE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Gather the marjoram, parsley, bay leaf and thyme in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it into a bundle with kitchen string (alternatively, tie the herbs together with a leek leaf).
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon, garlic and onions and cook until the garlic is soft and the onions translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pot.
- Increase the heat under the pot to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Sprinkle the beef with 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Working in batches if necessary, add the beef to the pot and sear until browned on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium and return the bacon, onions and garlic to the pot.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon until reduced. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Add the flour and cook until everything is coated and there is a nutty aroma.
- Add the beer, mustard and sirop de Liege; stir to combine. Add the bouquet garni. Bring the carbonnade to a simmer and cook until tender, 45 minutes.
- Remove the carbonnade from the heat and let rest for 45 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni, reheat and serve.
CARBONNADE WITH MUSTARD CROUTONS
Make and share this Carbonnade With Mustard Croutons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Toss beef cubes in flour mixture.
- In a large saucpan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides.
- Place all beef in saucepan and stir in onion and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
- Add beer, beef stock, brown sugar, vinegar, bay leaves, thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, nutmeg and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender.
- Discard bay leaves.
- If freezing:.
- Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, label, seal and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat and serve:.
- Two options:.
- Reheat on stovetop until bubbly and hot. Serve sprinkled with croutons.
- OR.
- Place in a casserole dish and sprinkle croutons on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until heated through.
- Croutons:.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread slices with Dijon mustard and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until toasted. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
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
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
MUSTARD CROUTONS
These croutons are brilliant sprinkled over gratins and salads, also soups and panzanella salad. From Chef Yotam Ottolenghi and posted in The Guardian
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350*F(180C).
- . Put the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. When it starts to foam, whisk in the mustard, herbs and a quarter-teaspoon of salt, take off the heat, leave for a couple of minutes to cool slightly, then stir in the ciabatta.
- Spread out on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, until crisp.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
CARBONADE FLAMANDE - FLEMISH BEEF AND BEER STEW/CASSEROLE
Slow cooked beef with garlic, onions and bacon in Belgian beer - served with Dijon mustard croutons.......absolute bliss! I have eaten this many times on visits to Belgium and it remains a firm favourite, especially when eaten with piles of fluffy mashed potatoes and a glass of fine Belgian beer! This recipe serves two hungry people, but it can be increased to serve a crowd, and works beautifully in the crockpot too. (The recipe is courtesy of Cecile Loubaud and the Batham's Brewery.) NB: Traditionally, the meat should be grilled on a barbecue - hence the name! The word comes from the Italian carbonate (charcoal-grilled).
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170C, 340F, gas mark 3.
- Make sure the pieces of beef are thoroughly dry, using paper towels.
- In a flame-proof casserole, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the bacon cubes and fry them until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reserve.
- Make sure your flame-proof casserole is thoroughly heated. Place the pieces of beef and brown them on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. Keep warm.
- Place the onions and garlic on the bottom of the casserole dish and cook until transparent (lightly golden). Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add the sugar and mix thoroughly. Cook until a light caramelisation appears then add the red wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly then cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked beef and bacon to the dish. Mix carefully to make sure there is a full marriage of the flavours of the meat with the onions.
- Pour the beer then the beef stock until the meat is entirely covered with liquid. Add the bouquet garni.
- Cut the slices of bread then spread Dijon mustard on the bread. Cover the meat with the bread.
- Place in the oven. The carbonade should cook slowly between 2 and 3 hours, or in a crockpot for up to 5 hours on high.
- When cooked mix the bread thoroughly by breaking it up in the dish, the bread works as a thickener for the sauce. Taste then adjust the seasoning. Serve hot.
- In Belgium the carbonade will be served with chips/fries/frites. In Northern France, it will be served with either braised chicory in butter or red cabbage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.3, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 1161.9, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 13.1, Protein 18.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast or beef short ribs for a tender and flavorful stew.
- Brown the beef in batches: This helps develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Use a good quality beer: A dark, malty beer will add depth of flavor to the stew.
- Simmer the stew low and slow: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
- Make the mustard croutons ahead of time: They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Carbonnade Flamande with Mustard Croutons is a hearty, flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and fall-apart, the sauce is rich and flavorful, and the mustard croutons add a nice crunchy texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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