Carbonnade Flamande: Discover Its Authentic Flavor Today!
Carbonnade Flamande is a traditional Belgian beef stew made with beer, onions, and spices, offering a rich and hearty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Belgian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 3 cups Belgian beer (preferably a dark ale)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the onions and set aside. In the same pot, brown the beef cubes on all sides.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the beer, brown sugar, mustard, bay leaves, thyme, and the caramelized onions.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or fries for a complete meal.
- For a richer flavor, use a dark Belgian beer.
- This dish can be made a day in advance as the flavors improve overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg