CARBONNADE A LA FLAMANDE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 150ºC/gas mark 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Stir in the allspice and thyme and then tumble in the cubed beef shank and, for ease, with a pair of spatulas or suchlike, toss and turn the meat in the pan. 5. Shake in the flour and stir to mix as best you can. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. The stew can be made up to 2 days ahead. Transfer to non-metallic bowl to cool. Cover and refrigerate as soon as possible. To reheat, put stew back in casserole dish and reheat very gently on the stove, until piping hot; or reheat in oven at 150ºC/gas mark 2 for 1 hour, until piping hot. The cooled stew can be frozen, in airtight container, for up to 3 months (and you can freeze in smaller portions for weekday suppers). Defrost overnight in fridge and reheat as above
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was so rich and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Muhammad Rafaqat
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The beef was so tender, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Nicole Lesbo
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Khalfan Khan
[email protected]This dish was a little too time-consuming for me. I had to simmer it for over 2 hours, and I don't have that kind of time on a weeknight. However, the end result was delicious.
Prabash Lama
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Akim Kunle
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out a little too salty. I think I might have used too much salt when seasoning the beef. Otherwise, the dish was delicious.
Mahammad Adamu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The beef was so tender, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Bangers alhaji Mohamed
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and delicious beef stew.
Dean Reichert
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the tender beef and the delicious sauce. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Aubrielle Hill
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe at first, as I'm not a huge fan of beer. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The beer added a subtle depth of flavor to the sauce that I really enjoyed. The beef was also incredibly tender and flavorful.
Divvyman Kev
[email protected]This Carbonnade a la Flamande was an absolute delight! The rich, flavorful sauce perfectly complemented the tender beef, and the vegetables added a nice balance of texture and sweetness. I followed the recipe closely, and it turned out perfectly. My