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.

Ayezele Ernest
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I can't wait to make this stew again.


Nki Issa
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried.


Nakiwala Penina
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it still turned out delicious.


pokhreli Hero
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great.


issa haruna
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.


Bikash Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Chalana Pramodth
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This stew is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the day before and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Sana Tahir
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it was perfect.


Nazma Shaheen
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Tyler Heffernan
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I served the stew over egg noodles and it was delicious.


Muumina Mussa
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I used a variety of vegetables in my stew, including carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.


Geoffrey R Harris
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I added some red wine to the stew and it gave it a nice depth of flavor.


nino atashvili
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This stew is a must-try for beef stew lovers. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Isro Xuseyn
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The flavor is incredible.


Rebbecca Lotts
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This is my new favorite beef stew recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


ericka vlogs
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, even my picky eater kids.


shofikulislam shofik
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This stew was delicious! I used braising steak and it turned out perfectly. The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Ram Shahi
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What a fantastic recipe! The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.