Flemish Carbonnade
A rich and cozy Belgian slow-cooked beef stew perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Belgian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 3 cups dark Belgian beer
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and searing the chunks for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Sauté the onions in the same pot until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Mix in the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze with dark Belgian beer, scraping the pot to lift any fond.
- Combine everything by returning the beef, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Final seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
This stew is even better the next day. Consider serving with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: stew, Belgian recipe, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, winter recipes