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Beef Carbonnade

A classic Belgian beef and beer stew with caramelized onions and rich, savory flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Belgian, European
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew
  • 900 g beef chuck cubed
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large yellow onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 750 ml dark beer
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and flour the beef, then brown in butter and oil.
  2. Slowly caramelize onions until deep golden.
  3. Add garlic, sugar, beef, beer, stock, mustard, and herbs.
  4. Simmer gently until beef is tender and sauce thick.

Notes

This stew improves in flavor after resting overnight.