Beef Carbonnade Recipe

Name: Beef Carbonnade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. well trimmed, lean beef chuck, cubed; 2 lb yellow onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken or beef stock; 1 1/2 cups dark beer (Chimay, Newcastle, etc.); 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1
Season the cubed meat generously with salt & pepper. Heat oil in a casserole or oven proof pot over medium high heat, and brown beef in a single layer in batches, until browned on all sides. Remove to a bowl. Reduce heat to medium low, add onions and garlic, and sweat the onions for 5 minutes, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase heat to medium high and cook onions until soft and golden brown.
2
Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to mix. Add broth and stir until well mixed. Gradually add the beer, stirring while doing so. Add remaining ingredients (thyme, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar), bring to a simmer, cover and place in a 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3
Adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve with crusty french bread and salad.

1151

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. well trimmed, lean beef chuck, cubed, 2 lb yellow onions, sliced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 3 Tbsp flour, and more.

Yes, Beef Carbonnade falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Carbonnade

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