Carbonade Flamande

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Carbonade flamande, alternatively spelt carbonnade or à la flamande, is a traditional Belgian, French Flemish and Zeelandic Flemish sweet-sour beef and onion stew made with beer, and seasoned with thyme, bay leaves and mustard. Mushrooms or spiced bread can also be added. The term carbonade may also refer to a dish of grilled pork loin and certain beef stews cooked with red wine such as beef bourguignon in the east of France, but is more commonly associated with the Belgian dish.

The type of beer used is important, and traditionally an Oud bruin, (Old Brown Beer) Brune Abbey beer or Flanders red is the beer of choice with a somewhat bitter-sour flavour.  For this recipe I only found a gold Belgian beer, not as sour, but still delicious. It is often accompanied by french fries or boiled potatoes. It is available in most friteries and many restaurants in Belgium.

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This dish is perfect for this cold weather, in this stew, cooking with a good beer is the secret of developing caramel like sweet flavors and getting this rich brown color. The origins of this dish are unknown, it is said that it’s from Germany, Belgium and northern France  or the region where they come together; there are variations in all three countries.

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Carbonade Flamande

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet
5 from 4 votes
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds stewing beef like chuck, cut into cubes
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 5 ounces of lard or bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 4 tablespoons of parsley finely chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of flour
  • 2 bottles of good Belgium beer
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 5 tablespoon wine vinegar
  • 2 slices of bread
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In an big Dutch over or casserole, heat the butter, then add the bacon or lard, fry it until golden then when it has render all its fat, take it out with a skimmer and reserve it until necessary; then place the onions in the rendered fat and let them cook at a low heat for about 20 minutes covered. Uncover and add the brown sugar and let this mixture cook until the onions are caramelized, then transfer the onions to a colander over a bowl and with the help of a wooden spoon press to take off excess fat, place the onions in another bowl and keep the fat (you will need it).
  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Pat meat dry or it won't brown well. Season all over with flour, salt and pepper. Heat the casserole over high heat. Cook beef, in batches, (Too much meat in the pan at once will mean it takes longer to brown). for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Add some of the reserved fat if needed. Remove the meat.
  • Deglaze the casserole with the vinegar, add the onions, thyme, bay leaves and meat, mix well, taste for season and rectify if necessary, then, cover with the beer. Spread the bread slices with mustard, and deposit on the surface of the meat, mustard side down. Cover and simmer 2 hours in the oven. Uncovered, take off the bread slices, taste and rectify seasoning if necessary, sprinkle half of the parsley over and mix well.
  • Serve with fries or boiled potatoes and garnish with the rest of the parsley.
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 Carbonade a la flamande

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Carbonade a la flamande o alternativamente escrito carbonnade, es un guiso tradicional belga, francés y Flamenca de Flandes zelandés, de carne  y cebolla hecha con cerveza, y sazonado con tomillo, hojas de laurel y mostaza. Setas o pan de especias también se pueden añadir. El término carbonade también puede referirse a un plato de lomo de cerdo a la parrilla y ciertos guisos de carne cocinados con vino tinto, como carne bourguignon en el este de Francia, pero se asocia con mayor frecuencia con el plato belga.

El tipo de cerveza se utiliza es importante, y tradicionalmente un bruin Oud, (Cerveza Old Brown) cerveza Abadía Brune o Flandes roja es la cerveza de elección con un sabor algo amargo. Para esta receta sólo encontré una cerveza belga dorada, no es tan amarga, pero aún así deliciosa. A menudo se acompaña de papas fritas o papas hervidas. Está disponible en la mayoría de friteries y muchos restaurantes en Bélgica.

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Carbonade Flamande

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate

Ingredients

  • 3 libras de carne de res de guisar cortada en cubos
  • 2 cebollas finamente picadas
  • 2 cucharadas de mantequilla
  • 5 onzas de manteca de cerdo o tocino cortado en trocitos
  • 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva
  • 2 cucharadas de azúcar morena
  • 2 ramitas de tomillo
  • 4 cucharadas de perejil finamente picado
  • 3 hojas de laurel
  • 1 cucharada de harina
  • 2 botellas de buena cerveza belga
  • 2 cucharadas de mostaza de Dijon
  • 5 cucharada de vinagre de vino
  • 2 rebanadas de pan
  • Sal y pimienta negra recién molida

Instructions

  • En una olla de hierro fundido o una cacerola grande, calentar la mantequilla, a continuación, añadir el tocino o manteca, freír hasta que estén doradas y luego cuando haya soltado toda su grasa, sacarlo con una espumadera y reservar hasta que sea necesario; a continuación, coloque la cebolla en la grasa extraída y deje cocinar a fuego lento durante unos 20 minutos, cubierto. Destape y agregue el azúcar morena y deje cocinar hasta que las cebollas estén caramelizadas, transferir las cebollas a un colador sobre un bol y con la ayuda de una cuchara de madera presione bien las cebollas para extraer el exceso de grasa, coloque la cebolla en otro recipiente y guarde la grasa (la necesitará más tarde).
  • Precaliente el horno a 325 F.
  • Seque la carne con la ayuda de toallas de papel o no se dorará bien. Sazone todo con la harina, la sal y la pimienta. Calentar nuevamente la cacerola a fuego alto. Dore la carne, en lotes, (exceso de carne en la cacerola a la vez significa que se necesitará más tiempo para dorar), de 4 a 5 minutos o hasta que estén doradas de todos los lados. Agregue un poco de la grasa reservada si es necesario. Retire la carne.
  • Desglasar la cacerola con el vinagre, añadir las cebollas, tomillo, hojas de laurel y la carne, mezclar bien, pruebe y rectifique si es necesario, a continuación, cubra con la cerveza. Untar las rebanadas de pan con mostaza, y depositar sobre la superficie de la carne del lado de la mostaza hacia abajo. Tape y cocine a fuego lento por 2 horas en el horno. Destape, quite las rebanadas de pan y rectifique el sazón si es necesario, espolvorear la mitad del perejil sobre el guiso y mezcle bien.
  • Sirva con papas fritas o papas hervidas y decore con el resto del perejil.
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Este plato es perfecto para este clima frío, el secreto de este este guiso es cocinar con una buena cerveza, se desarrollan unos sabores agri-dulces como el caramelo y se consiguen un color marrón rico. Los orígenes de este plato se desconocen, se dice que es de Alemania, Bélgica y el norte de Francia o de la región donde se juntan las tres; hay variaciones en los tres países.

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8 thoughts on “Carbonade Flamande

  • 5 stars
    I have never heard of Carbonade before, but it looks delish! I mean beef and beer stew?! YES PLEASE! Comforting and delicious! Cheers doll!

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    • Thank you Chey!!! I am glad I shared this recipe then! hugs!

  • 5 stars
    Gorgeous dish, Gaila. I love thyme and I know I would love a bowl of this goodness. And my boys would love it too!

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    • Hello Allie!! Thank you!! you are so sweet! my family loved this recipe also! Hugs!

  • 5 stars
    This is so gorgeous!!! Never had beef carbonade but it is a dish that I would def eat and eat often. Perfect winter meal especially when pouring over creamy mashed potatoes. YUM!! I pinned it immediately before even looking at the recipe because of your beautiful photos 🙂

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    • Karrie!! Thank you my darling!! I am sure you will love this dish!!

  • Ben Maclain

    5 stars
    I’ve actually never cooked meat in beer, but this comfort hearty recipe makes me think I should try! Well done.

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    • Thank you Ben darling! I agree I think you should try it!

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