CARBONNADE À LA FLAMANDE (FLEMISH BEEF STEW)

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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

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 lbs beef, flatiron cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices or 3 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 cups thickly sliced onions
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 (12 ounce) cans dark beer
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
chopped parsley, for garnish
boiled carrots and potato, for serving

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.

Nowaid Amin
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This stew is so delicious and easy to make. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes it so easy.


Mansur Ali
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes it so easy.


Abbo Bbi
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I've never made beef stew before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ogo Precious
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This stew is absolutely delicious. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aleem Saif
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes it so easy.


Mduduzi Xaba
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Okechukwu Wise
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This stew was so easy to make and it turned out amazing. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hadii Jee
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


Desiboy vroxx
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This stew is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, which makes it so easy.


khanyisile Sibiya
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it came out perfectly. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it with egg noodles and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


Ali Bux
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The stew was easy to make and turned out great. I used a dark beer, which gave the stew a nice rich color. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Ibrahim Aliyu
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I wasn't sure how the beer would taste in the stew, but it was actually really good. It added a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that I really enjoyed.


john olumogba
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This stew was absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Babbs Sadiq
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I've made this Carbonnade a few times now, and it's always a hit. The beer adds a lovely depth of flavor to the stew, and the mustard gives it a bit of a kick. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


sameer mardoi
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This Flemish beef stew is an absolute delight! The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.